new project does not compile

[Dexter]

howdy, I'm trying to create a new project, after my old project stopped working I wanted to narrow down why.

I'm on the steam main branch - simply create a new blank project C++ template and try to compile it and you will get 5 errors:

Error	C2065	'Plugin': undeclared identifier	C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Ultra Engine Pro\Include\Classes\Assets\Asset.h	73	
Error	C2923	'std::shared_ptr': 'Plugin' is not a valid template type argument for parameter '_Ty' C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Ultra Engine Pro\Include\Classes\Assets\Asset.h	73		
Error	C2955	'std::shared_ptr': use of class template requires template argument list C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Ultra Engine Pro\Include\Classes\Assets\Asset.h	73		
Error	C2433	'Leadwerks::Plugin': 'friend' not permitted on data declarations C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Ultra Engine Pro\Include\Classes\FileSystem\Package.h	97		
Error	C4430	missing type specifier - int assumed. Note: C++ does not support default-int C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Ultra Engine Pro\Include\Classes\FileSystem\Package.h	97		

 

switching to beta branch and trying a new project results in the same errors. I have to admit I'm a little bit confused as to what to develop against. stable breaks, beta breaks. should I just work on the beta branch and deal with the frequent breaking changes? 

[Josh]

Are you saying that a brand new project can't compile?

[Dexter]

15 minutes ago, Josh said:

Are you saying that a brand new project can't compile?

sorry, yes. brand new project on main or beta steam branch result in those errors 

[Josh]

I just tried creating a new blank C++ project, using the default and beta branches on Steam, and was able to compile with no problems in Visual Studio 17.9.4.

[Josh]

I updated to the latest VS 17.14.11, again with no problems. Updating Visual Studio should probably be the first thing you try.

[Dexter]

after some poking around, I fixed it by hitting verify integrity in steam properties. the copy of source in program files was stuck on an older version, even between switching branches on steam, which i found quite surprising! something to be aware of i guess