release Comprehensive Guide To Updating Client Source Code For C++17

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In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to upgrade your client source code to C++17 using Visual Studio 2019 or 2022. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the necessary modifications to ensure compatibility and leverage the new features offered by C++17.

Step 1: Configure the Project

First, open your client source code in Visual Studio 2019/2022.

1. Select all the projects in your solution.
2. Right-click and navigate to Properties.
3. Under General, find C++ Language Standard, and set it to C++17.

Step 2: Remove Using Namespace

For each source file, perform a global search (by pressing Ctrl + Shift + F) for the following line and delete it:

using namespace std;
    

Step 3: Update Standard Type References

In every file, replace the following types:

• string → std::string
• pair → std::pair
• make_pair → std::make_pair
• vector → std::vector

Step 4: Modify Eterbase Project

Navigate to the stl.h file in the Eterbase project, and delete the following code block:

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Step 5: Modify std::void_mem_fun References

In every file, search and replace the following:

• std::void_mem_fun → std::mem_fn
• std::auto_ptr → std::unique_ptr

Step 6: Update User Interface

Open the userinterface/userinterface.cpp file and find this block:

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Add the following under this code:

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Step 7: Modify SpherePack Header

Open Speherelib/spherepack.h and change this line:

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Step 8: Update Cipher Header

Open etherBase/cipher.h and search for:

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Add the following under it:

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Step 9: Refine Eterpack Header Files

1. Open etherpack/Eterpack.h and replace:

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With:

#include <unordered_map>
    

2. Replace all instances of boost:: with std::.

3. In etherpack/EterpackManager.h and EterPackPolicy_CSHybridCrypt.h, modify:

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Step 10: Update Game Library

Open GameLib/Area.cpp, and remove:

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Replace it with:

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Final Note

If you have any questions or need clarification on any of the steps, feel free to ask. Good luck with your C++17 transition!