Topic: Question about Visual Studio

[The.Grand.Nagus]

I really really REALLY want to learn how to edit/create missions for SFC3, and I have read that you need Microsoft Visual Studio to do so. I have downloaded a free/trial copy of the program(http://www.microsoft.com/express/vc/) and have also downloaded the SFC mission scripting API(http://starfleetcommand3.filefront.com/file/SFC3_Scripting_API_Repacked;45807).

The problem is, I really dont know how to use any of this:p I considered buying the 'Visual Studio for Dummies" book, but first I wanted to check in here to see if anyone who knows how to use VS has any advice. Thanks in advance for the help!

[yochenhsieh]

SFC3 scripting requires Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0, that's the only version which will work. The trial copy that you just downloaded is not compatible.

A legal copy of Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 still costs lots of money. It's not something that you can download for free.