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scawful 5e45c94e59 Integrate vcpkg support for Windows builds and enhance documentation
- Added vcpkg integration in CMake for Windows, enabling automatic dependency management.
- Updated CMakePresets.json to include presets for debug and release builds with vcpkg.
- Created setup scripts for easy vcpkg installation on Windows.
- Enhanced documentation to guide users on vcpkg setup and usage with YAZE.
- Improved logging in Overworld class to track expanded tile flags during map assembly.
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# vcpkg Integration for Windows Builds
This document describes how to use vcpkg for Windows builds in Visual Studio with YAZE.
## Overview
vcpkg is Microsoft's C++ package manager that simplifies dependency management for Windows builds. YAZE now includes full vcpkg integration with manifest mode support for automatic dependency resolution.
## Features
- **Manifest Mode**: Dependencies are automatically managed via `vcpkg.json`
- **Visual Studio Integration**: Seamless integration with Visual Studio 2019+
- **CMake Presets**: Pre-configured build presets for Windows
- **Automatic Setup**: Setup scripts for easy vcpkg installation
## Quick Start
### 1. Setup vcpkg
Run the automated setup script:
```cmd
# Command Prompt
scripts\setup-vcpkg-windows.bat
# PowerShell
.\scripts\setup-vcpkg-windows.ps1
```
### 2. Build with vcpkg
Use the Windows presets in CMakePresets.json:
```cmd
# Debug build
cmake --preset windows-debug
cmake --build build --preset windows-debug
# Release build
cmake --preset windows-release
cmake --build build --preset windows-release
```
## Configuration Details
### vcpkg.json Manifest
The `vcpkg.json` file defines all dependencies:
```json
{
"name": "yaze",
"version": "0.3.1",
"dependencies": [
"zlib",
"libpng",
"sdl2",
"abseil",
"gtest"
]
}
```
### CMake Configuration
vcpkg integration is handled in several files:
- **CMakeLists.txt**: Automatic toolchain detection
- **cmake/vcpkg.cmake**: vcpkg-specific settings
- **CMakePresets.json**: Windows build presets
### Build Presets
Available Windows presets:
- `windows-debug`: Debug build with vcpkg
- `windows-release`: Release build with vcpkg
## Dependencies
vcpkg automatically installs these dependencies:
- **zlib**: Compression library
- **libpng**: PNG image support
- **sdl2**: Graphics and input handling
- **abseil**: Google's C++ common libraries
- **gtest**: Google Test framework (with gmock)
## Environment Variables
Set `VCPKG_ROOT` to point to your vcpkg installation:
```cmd
set VCPKG_ROOT=C:\path\to\vcpkg
```
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
1. **vcpkg not found**: Ensure `VCPKG_ROOT` is set or vcpkg is in the project directory
2. **Dependencies not installing**: Check internet connection and vcpkg bootstrap
3. **Visual Studio integration**: Run `vcpkg integrate install` from vcpkg directory
### Manual Setup
If automated setup fails:
```cmd
git clone https://github.com/Microsoft/vcpkg.git
cd vcpkg
.\bootstrap-vcpkg.bat
.\vcpkg.exe integrate install
```
## Benefits
- **Consistent Dependencies**: Same versions across development environments
- **Easy Updates**: Update dependencies via vcpkg.json
- **CI/CD Friendly**: Reproducible builds
- **Visual Studio Integration**: Native IntelliSense support
- **No Manual Downloads**: Automatic dependency resolution
## Advanced Usage
### Custom Triplets
Override the default x64-windows triplet:
```cmd
cmake --preset windows-debug -DVCPKG_TARGET_TRIPLET=x86-windows
```
### Static Linking
For static builds, modify `cmake/vcpkg.cmake`:
```cmake
set(VCPKG_LIBRARY_LINKAGE static)
set(VCPKG_CRT_LINKAGE static)
```