Using Qt 4.8.6 with Visual Studio 2010 Express

[scumpyt]

I can't seem to find a definitive answer to this question.

Is it possible to use Qt version 4.8.6 in the Visual Studio 2010 Express version???

I am on Windows 7, 64-bit

If so can somebody point me in the right direction, please?

Thanks in advance

[SGaist]

Hi,

Yes it is, it's the same setup as for the standard edition. You just can't use Qt's VS Add-In. But that's not really a problem if you use Qt Creator.

[scumpyt]

Ahhh, that's the rub, I DO want to use the VS Add-in... So you are telling me there is no way to get that to work???

[SGaist]

The Express Edition doesn't allow to use plugins

[hskoglund]

It's a decision by Microsoft to not allow add-ins in Visual Studio Express versions :-(
If you are a student you might get the "Professional version cheaper":http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8953030/where-can-i-get-add-ins-for-visual-studio-express

[scumpyt]

Ok, I guess I will use Qt Creator...

Thanks for all your help.

[MuldeR]

[quote author="scumpyt" date="1399070277"]Ok, I guess I will use Qt Creator...

Thanks for all your help.[/quote]

FWIW: Using Qt with Visual Studio without the Qt Add-In can work just fine. You only need to set up a few things manually. But it's not a big deal...

[scumpyt]

Hmmmm, that sounds interesting... Like what?

[MuldeR]

[quote author="scumpyt" date="1399073125"]Hmmmm, that sounds interesting... Like what?[/quote]

Well, you'll need to set up custom build rules for the MOC and UIC stuff. And also for the RCC stuff, if your app needs it. But that's it, I suppose.

Like this:
http://i.imgur.com/KQJ4m8E.jpg

(You also won't have a fancy wizard to setup new projects and classes)

[scumpyt]

OK, I'll give that a try...

It's that fancy wizard to setup new projects and classes that I am missing the most from my last contract position (that of course had the professional version)

Thanks for your help again...