Do I need to compile LiveSPICEVstBridge.vst3?

[WilliamAshley2019]

I have been trying to figure out if I need to compile the VST to run in a DAW, as the LiveSpice installed fine from the EXE and runs but in looking at the .iss file, it seems to give the path of the vst3 and dll as C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\LiveSPICE but this directory wasn't created as part of the install process. So I am left thinking it didn't install with the win64 package. I've got CMAKE and CSC running on my system now but am a little uncertain if I need to compile this or if there is something I am missing. I saw online I need to run it using VS2019 but havn't found a build file or make instructions as of yet? Am I missing something, is the VST3 or .dll somewhere, I havn't been able to find this online. Any help on this is appreciated as I would like to test this in the DAW I use to see if it is compatible. Also I managed to install AudioPlugSharp and the VST3 SDK. Is there a readme somewhere on how to compile? OK I think I figured this out so I think I downloaded another version than the .exe in the description that for whatever reason didn't install the vst. I downloaded the version in the description and it installed the vst this time! Great, well I guess maybe I will find a use for cmake csc and visual studio in the future. Anyone else who has issues with this here is the link I downloaded with the vst. https://github.com/dsharlet/LiveSPICE/releases/download/v0.15/LiveSPICESetup.exe
This still isn't showing up at all in DAW. A guide might be helpful to the vst aspect as it will likely be the most sought after.

I got this working now, going to see if I can optimize anything and add more spice type components so more than pedals can be made such as preamp emulations, filters/eq etc.. as I am using the vst in fl studio it works ok with asio but direct sound takes a lot of processing. For anyone else trying to build the livespice vst download visual studio 2019 free - vstsdk (vst3) I used like .net version 6, the newest one is version 8 I think but this project I think was made with version 6 I think so you may need to uninstall version 8 and revert to version 6 atleast I did that is another process to do that. I found working with chatgpt to resolve the build issues was pretty straight forward, You need to update some stuff in vs2019 but things end up building and working but it seems there are a few bugs but it compiles fine with chatgpt 3.5 walking through the build process was pretty easy but there were about 6 steps to do this and no instructions that I coudl find. So download all the dependencies install the vstsdk, I think maybe the geometry, .net 6, download additional vs2019 addons I like microsoft. I am attachign this chat log to help anyone understand any build issues I had Happy Eternity ChatGPT! Can you help me fix these compile issues in Visual Studio 2019? Severity Code Description Project File Line Suppression State
Error NU1105 Unable to find project information for 'C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.Plotting\ComputerAlgebra.Plotting.csproj'. If you are using Visual Studio, this may be because the project is unloaded or not part of the current solution so run a restore from the command-line. Otherwise, the project file may be invalid or missing targets required for restore. Tests C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Tests\Tests.csproj 1
Error NU1105 Unable to find project information for 'C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.csproj'. If you are using Visual Studio, this may be because the project is unloaded or not part of the current solution so run a restore from the command-line. Otherwise, the project file may be invalid or missing targets required for restore. Circuit C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Circuit\Circuit.csproj 1
Error NU1105 Unable to find project information for 'C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.csproj'. If you are using Visual Studio, this may be because the project is unloaded or not part of the current solution so run a restore from the command-line. Otherwise, the project file may be invalid or missing targets required for restore. SchematicControls C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\SchematicControls\SchematicControls.csproj 1
Error NU1105 Unable to find project information for 'C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.csproj'. If you are using Visual Studio, this may be because the project is unloaded or not part of the current solution so run a restore from the command-line. Otherwise, the project file may be invalid or missing targets required for restore. Tests C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Tests\Tests.csproj 1
Error NU1105 Unable to find project information for 'C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.csproj'. If you are using Visual Studio, this may be because the project is unloaded or not part of the current solution so run a restore from the command-line. Otherwise, the project file may be invalid or missing targets required for restore. LiveSPICEVst (LiveSPICEVst\LiveSPICEVst) C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\LiveSPICEVst\LiveSPICEVst.csproj 1
Error NU1105 Unable to find project information for 'C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.csproj'. If you are using Visual Studio, this may be because the project is unloaded or not part of the current solution so run a restore from the command-line. Otherwise, the project file may be invalid or missing targets required for restore. MockVst C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\MockVst\MockVst.csproj 1
Error NU1105 Unable to find project information for 'C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.csproj'. If you are using Visual Studio, this may be because the project is unloaded or not part of the current solution so run a restore from the command-line. Otherwise, the project file may be invalid or missing targets required for restore. Benchmarks C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Benchmarks\Benchmarks.csproj 1
Error NU1105 Unable to find project information for 'C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.csproj'. If you are using Visual Studio, this may be because the project is unloaded or not part of the current solution so run a restore from the command-line. Otherwise, the project file may be invalid or missing targets required for restore. LiveSPICE C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\LiveSPICE\LiveSPICE.csproj 1

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It seems like Visual Studio is having trouble locating some project files within your solution. The error message "NU1105 Unable to find project information" typically occurs when NuGet is unable to find information about a project in your solution.

Here's a step-by-step guide to resolving this:

Verify Project Existence: Ensure that the project files mentioned in the error message actually exist at the specified locations.

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C:\Windows\System32>dotnet restore

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MSBUILD : error MSB1003: Specify a project or solution file. The current working directory does not contain a project or solution file.
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It seems like you ran dotnet restore from the C:\Windows\System32 directory, which doesn't contain any project or solution files.

To resolve the package restore issue for your solution, you need to navigate to the directory where your solution file (.sln) is located and then run dotnet restore. Here's what you can do:

Open File Explorer.
Navigate to the directory where your solution file (*.sln) is located. Based on the error messages you provided earlier, it seems like your solution is located at C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master.
Once you're in the directory containing your solution file, right-click while holding the Shift key, then choose "Open PowerShell window here" or "Open Command Prompt here" depending on your preference.
In the opened PowerShell or Command Prompt window, run dotnet restore.
After the restoration process completes successfully, try rebuilding your solution in Visual Studio.
This should help resolve the package restore issue and allow you to build your solution without the NU1105 errors.

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c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master>dotnet restore
Determining projects to restore...
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Util\Util.csproj (in 403 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\LiveSPICEVst\LiveSPICEVst.csproj (in 394 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\SchematicControls\SchematicControls.csproj (in 408 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.csproj (in 392 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Tests\Tests.csproj (in 392 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\MockVst\MockVst.csproj (in 404 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.Plotting\ComputerAlgebra.Plotting.csproj (in 395 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\WaveAudio\WaveAudio.csproj (in 392 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Audio\Audio.csproj (in 394 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Asio\Asio.csproj (in 406 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Circuit\Circuit.csproj (in 8 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\LiveSPICE\LiveSPICE.csproj (in 584 ms).
Restored c:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Benchmarks\Benchmarks.csproj (in 584 ms).
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It looks like the dotnet restore command completed successfully, restoring the necessary project files and dependencies. Now that the packages are restored, you can try building your solution again in Visual Studio to see if the NU1105 errors are resolved. If you encounter any further issues, feel free to ask for assistance!

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Severity Code Description Project File Line Suppression State
Warning CS8032 An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.AppManifestAnalyzer cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.dll: Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.. LiveSPICEVst 1 Active
Warning CS8032 An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.AppManifestAnalyzer cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.dll: Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.. LiveSPICE (net6.0-windows) 1 Active
Warning CS8032 An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.AppManifestAnalyzer cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.dll: Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.. MockVst 1 Active
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How do I Check Microsoft.CodeAnalysis Version: Ensure that the version of Microsoft.CodeAnalysis mentioned in the warning message (Version=4.0.0.0) is available and compatible with your project. If not, you might need to update or reinstall the necessary package.
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To check the version of Microsoft.CodeAnalysis installed in your project, you can follow these steps:

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Build started...
1>------ Build started: Project: ComputerAlgebra, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
2>------ Build started: Project: Util, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
2>Util -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Util\bin\Debug\netstandard2.0\Util.dll
3>------ Build started: Project: Audio, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
1>ComputerAlgebra -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra\bin\Debug\netstandard2.0\ComputerAlgebra.dll
4>------ Build started: Project: Circuit, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
5>------ Build started: Project: ComputerAlgebra.Plotting, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
5>C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.201\Sdks\Microsoft.NET.Sdk\targets\Microsoft.NET.Sdk.DefaultItems.targets(134,5): warning NETSDK1182: Targeting .NET 6.0 in Visual Studio 2019 is not supported.
3>Audio -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Audio\bin\Debug\netstandard2.0\Audio.dll
6>------ Build started: Project: Asio, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
7>------ Build started: Project: WaveAudio, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
7>WaveAudio -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\WaveAudio\bin\Debug\netstandard2.0\WaveAudio.dll
6>Asio -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Asio\bin\Debug\netstandard2.0\Asio.dll
5>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.JsonSourceGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.NETCore.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
5>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.AppManifestAnalyzer cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
5>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Generators.ApplicationConfigurationGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.CSharp.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
5>ComputerAlgebra.Plotting -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\ComputerAlgebra\ComputerAlgebra.Plotting\bin\Debug\net6.0-windows\ComputerAlgebra.Plotting.dll
5>Done building project "ComputerAlgebra.Plotting.csproj".
4>Circuit -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Circuit\bin\Debug\netstandard2.0\Circuit.dll
8>------ Build started: Project: SchematicControls, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
9>------ Build started: Project: Tests, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
10>------ Build started: Project: Benchmarks, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
10>C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.201\Sdks\Microsoft.NET.Sdk\targets\Microsoft.NET.Sdk.DefaultItems.targets(134,5): warning NETSDK1182: Targeting .NET 6.0 in Visual Studio 2019 is not supported.
8>C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.201\Sdks\Microsoft.NET.Sdk\targets\Microsoft.NET.Sdk.DefaultItems.targets(134,5): warning NETSDK1182: Targeting .NET 6.0 in Visual Studio 2019 is not supported.
9>C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.201\Sdks\Microsoft.NET.Sdk\targets\Microsoft.NET.Sdk.DefaultItems.targets(134,5): warning NETSDK1182: Targeting .NET 6.0 in Visual Studio 2019 is not supported.
10>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.JsonSourceGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.NETCore.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
10>Benchmarks -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Benchmarks\bin\Debug\net6.0-windows\Benchmarks.dll
10>Done building project "Benchmarks.csproj".
8>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.JsonSourceGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.NETCore.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
8>SchematicControls -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\SchematicControls\bin\Debug\net6.0-windows\SchematicControl.dll
8>Done building project "SchematicControls.csproj".
11>------ Build started: Project: LiveSPICEVst (LiveSPICEVst\LiveSPICEVst), Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
12>------ Build started: Project: LiveSPICE, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
11>C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.201\Sdks\Microsoft.NET.Sdk\targets\Microsoft.NET.Sdk.DefaultItems.targets(134,5): warning NETSDK1182: Targeting .NET 6.0 in Visual Studio 2019 is not supported.
12>C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.201\Sdks\Microsoft.NET.Sdk\targets\Microsoft.NET.Sdk.DefaultItems.targets(134,5): warning NETSDK1182: Targeting .NET 6.0 in Visual Studio 2019 is not supported.
9>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.JsonSourceGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.NETCore.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
9>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.AppManifestAnalyzer cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
9>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Generators.ApplicationConfigurationGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.CSharp.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
9>Tests -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\Tests\bin\Debug\net6.0-windows\CircuitTests.dll
9>Done building project "Tests.csproj".
11>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.JsonSourceGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.NETCore.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
11>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.AppManifestAnalyzer cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
11>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Generators.ApplicationConfigurationGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.CSharp.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
11>LiveSPICEVst -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\LiveSPICEVst\bin\Debug\net6.0-windows\LiveSPICEVst.dll
11>Done building project "LiveSPICEVst.csproj".
13>------ Build started: Project: MockVst, Configuration: Debug Any CPU ------
13>C:\Program Files\dotnet\sdk\6.0.201\Sdks\Microsoft.NET.Sdk\targets\Microsoft.NET.Sdk.DefaultItems.targets(134,5): warning NETSDK1182: Targeting .NET 6.0 in Visual Studio 2019 is not supported.
13>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.JsonSourceGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.NETCore.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
13>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.AppManifestAnalyzer cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
13>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Generators.ApplicationConfigurationGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.CSharp.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
13>MockVst -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\MockVst\bin\Debug\net6.0-windows\LiveSPICEApp.dll
13>Done building project "MockVst.csproj".
12>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.JsonSourceGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.NETCore.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Text.Json.SourceGeneration.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
12>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.AppManifestAnalyzer cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
12>CSC : warning CS8032: An instance of analyzer System.Windows.Forms.Generators.ApplicationConfigurationGenerator cannot be created from C:\Program Files\dotnet\packs\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App.Ref\6.0.3\analyzers\dotnet\cs\System.Windows.Forms.Analyzers.CSharp.dll : Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.CodeAnalysis, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified..
12>LiveSPICE -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\LiveSPICE\bin\Debug\net6.0-windows\LiveSPICE.dll
12>Done building project "LiveSPICE.csproj".
========== Build: 13 succeeded, 0 failed, 0 up-to-date, 0 skipped ==========
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It seems like the build succeeded for all projects, but there are several warnings related to analyzer instances that cannot be created due to the inability to load the Microsoft.CodeAnalysis assembly or its dependencies. These warnings might not necessarily prevent your application from running, but they could indicate potential issues with your code analysis setup or project configuration.

Here are some steps you can take to address these warnings:

Check for Missing Dependencies: Make sure that all dependencies required by Microsoft.CodeAnalysis are installed and available in your environment. These dependencies might include the .NET SDK or other related packages.

Verify Project Configuration: Review your project configuration to ensure that it correctly references the required packages and assemblies, including Microsoft.CodeAnalysis and its dependencies.

Check Analyzer Versions: Ensure that the versions of the analyzers referenced in your project are compatible with the installed version of Microsoft.CodeAnalysis. If necessary, you can try updating the analyzers to a version that is compatible with your environment.

Update .NET SDK: Consider updating your .NET SDK to the latest version, as it might include fixes or improvements that address the issues with loading assemblies and analyzers.

Suppress Warnings (if necessary): If you determine that these warnings are benign and do not affect the functionality of your application, you can suppress them using the appropriate suppression mechanism in Visual Studio.

After addressing these steps, rebuild your solution and verify if the warnings are resolved. If you encounter any further issues or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!

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What do I do after successfully building?
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After successfully building your project, the next steps typically involve running and testing your application to ensure that it functions as expected. Here's what you can do after a successful build:

Run the Application: Start by running your application locally to verify that it launches without any errors. You can do this by pressing the "Start" or "Debug" button in Visual Studio, depending on your project type.

Test Functionality: Once the application is running, test its various features and functionalities to ensure they work as intended. This includes testing user interface elements, input/output operations, and any other core functionalities of your application.

Debugging (if needed): If you encounter any issues or unexpected behavior during testing, use the debugging tools in Visual Studio to identify and resolve the problem. You can set breakpoints, inspect variables, and step through code to understand how your application is behaving.

Performance Testing (if needed): If your application has performance requirements, consider running performance tests to evaluate its responsiveness, scalability, and resource usage under different conditions.

Deployment: Once you're satisfied with the functionality and performance of your application, you can prepare it for deployment. This might involve creating installation packages, configuring deployment settings, and ensuring that all necessary dependencies are included.

Release Management: If you're working in a team or on a larger project, you may need to coordinate with other team members to manage the release process. This might include code reviews, version control management, and documentation updates.

Documentation and Support: Finally, don't forget to update any relevant documentation, such as user manuals or API documentation, and provide support to users who may encounter issues with your application.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your application is thoroughly tested and ready for deployment to production or distribution to users. Remember to iterate on your development process based on feedback and lessons learned from each release.

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where is the application located?
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The location of the application depends on the type of project you're working on and the settings you've configured in Visual Studio. Here are some common locations where you might find your application after building it:

Executable File: For desktop applications (e.g., Windows Forms, WPF), the executable file (.exe) is typically located in the bin directory of your project's output folder. This folder is usually within your project's directory structure. Look for a folder named bin or bin\Debug (if you built the application in Debug mode) or bin\Release (if you built the application in Release mode).

Web Application: For web applications (e.g., ASP.NET), the files are typically deployed to a web server. During development, you can run the application locally using the built-in web server in Visual Studio. The URL to access the application is usually displayed in the output window or in the browser window when you start debugging.

Class Library: If your project is a class library (e.g., DLL), the output file (.dll) is also located in the bin directory of your project's output folder. Class libraries are meant to be referenced by other projects rather than executed directly.

Universal Windows Platform (UWP) Application: For UWP applications, the output files are located in the AppPackages directory within your project's directory structure. This directory contains the package files (.appx, .appxbundle) that can be deployed to Windows devices.

Mobile Application: For mobile applications (e.g., Xamarin.Forms), the output files depend on the target platform (e.g., Android, iOS). They are typically packaged into an installation package (e.g., .apk for Android) that can be deployed to mobile devices.

Other Locations: Depending on your project's configuration and deployment settings, the output files may be located in other directories specified in the project settings or in a separate output directory.

If you're unsure about the location of your application, you can usually find it by checking the output window in Visual Studio after building the project. Visual Studio displays the path to the output files when the build process is completed. Additionally, you can explore the project's directory structure in File Explorer to locate the output files in the bin directory.

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how do I find out where the build put the application?
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To find out where the build put the application in Visual Studio, you can follow these steps:

Check Output Window: After the build process completes, Visual Studio typically displays the output path of the built application in the Output window. Look for messages related to the build process, and you should see the path to the output directory where the application is located.

View Build Output: You can also directly view the build output in the Build Output window. This window provides detailed information about the build process, including the paths to the output files.

Explore Project Directory: If you're unable to find the output path in the Output or Build Output windows, you can manually explore the project directory in File Explorer. Navigate to the directory where your project is located, and then look for the bin folder. Inside the bin folder, you'll find subfolders corresponding to different build configurations (e.g., Debug, Release). The built application should be located within one of these subfolders.

Check Project Properties: You can also check the project properties in Visual Studio to verify the output path. Right-click on your project in the Solution Explorer, select "Properties", and then navigate to the "Build" or "Output" tab. Here, you'll find settings related to the output directory and file names.

By following these steps, you should be able to locate the built application in Visual Studio and determine its output path. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

User
is it this? 11>LiveSPICEVst -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\LiveSPICEVst\bin\Debug\net6.0-windows\LiveSPICEVst.dll
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Yes, that's correct! The line you provided indicates the output path for the LiveSPICEVst project:

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11>LiveSPICEVst -> C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\LiveSPICEVst\bin\Debug\net6.0-windows\LiveSPICEVst.dll
In this case, the built output is located at:

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C:\Users\12264\Downloads\LiveSPICE-master\LiveSPICEVst\bin\Debug\net6.0-windows
And the main output file for the project is named LiveSPICEVst.dll.

You can navigate to this directory in File Explorer to find the built application and any associated files. If you're looking to run or distribute the application, this is the directory you should refer to.

User
LiveSpiceVST .vst3 has showed up in fl studios plugin manager scan, thankyou for the help in successfully building this project.
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You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that LiveSpiceVST has shown up in FL Studio's plugin manager after successfully building the project. If you have any more questions or need further assistance in the future, feel free to ask. Good luck with your music production endeavors!

Note there were a couple more steps but this should help a bit. If anyone has questions I might reply back in the future if it is posted.