How to Compile CodeLab

Before You Begin

• Install the latest version of Paint.NET. Make sure you use the classic installer. Installing Paint.NET from the Microsoft Store will not work for CodeLab development.

• Install Visual Studio 2022 (C# options). The free Community Edition works fine.

Debugging CodeLab

While developing CodeLab, it is recommended to use the FastDebug configuration. This skips the ILMerge operation, and allows CodeLab to run outside of Paint.NET.

Build the Release Version of CodeLab

1. Click the menu: Build > Rebuild Solution

2. If the build fails, you'll need to debug that first.

3. If the build succeeds, a window will open and you'll see CodeLab.dll and Install_CodeLab.bat