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error MSB8008: Specified platform toolset (v110) is not installed or invalid.

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shaun_wilde

02 Jan, 2015 12:09 AM

I am looking to use appveyor to build OpenCover but I am having an issue with platform versions

https://ci.appveyor.com/project/sawilde/opencover

[exec]   C:\Program Files (x86)\MSBuild\Microsoft.Cpp\v4.0\Platforms\x64\Microsoft.Cpp.x64.Targets(514,5): 
error MSB8008: Specified platform toolset (v110) is not installed or invalid. Please make sure that a 
supported PlatformToolset value is selected. [C:\projects\opencover\main\OpenCover.Profiler\OpenCover.Profiler.vcxproj]

Can you let me know what toolsets are available for building c++ projects like OpenCover (i.e. the profiler part)?

1. Support Staff 1 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 02 Jan, 2015 12:38 AM

   

   Visual C++ versions from 2008-2013 are installed on build workers: http://www.appveyor.com/docs/installed-software

   Try the suggestion from here to see if that helps: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/vstudio/en-US/09e51771-c6d...

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2. 2 Posted by shaun_wilde on 02 Jan, 2015 06:45 AM

   

   Sorry that didn't work - I also have /p:VisualStudioVersion=11.0 which should have done the same thing.

   I see C++ for 2008 and 2010 but not for 2012. I see a reference to C++ 11 CTP but I tend to steer clear of CTPs for anything over than investigation projects.

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3. Support Staff 3 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 02 Jan, 2015 07:00 AM

   

   for 2012 and 2013 C++ comes with "Windows Desktop" SKU.

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4. 4 Posted by shaun_wilde on 02 Jan, 2015 07:25 AM

   

   Is that native C++ rather than .NET C++ (if that makes sense)?

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5. 5 Posted by shaun_wilde on 02 Jan, 2015 08:35 AM

   

   okay I've tried it with and without the switch and with and without the other proposed solution (environment variable) and together (4 variations).

   I also have the same problem if I try to build the 32 bit version first and then the 64 bit.

   I am at a bit of loss now - I'll keep tinkering but if you can have a look and provide additional help that would be great.

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6. 6 Posted by shaun_wilde on 02 Jan, 2015 10:22 AM

   

   Okay I managed to get a bit further by making sure I use the msbuild.exe on the PATH but now I can't find certain include files needed to build the profiler DLLs e.g. atlbase.h

   If I run the following script on my dev machine

   Get-ChildItem -Path "c:\program files (x86)" -Filter atlbase.h -Recurse -EA:ignore
   

   I get the following output

       Directory: C:\program files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio
       10.0\VC\atlmfc\include
   
   
   Mode                LastWriteTime     Length Name  
   ----                -------------     ------ ----
   -a---         11/8/2009   9:06 PM     198737 atlbase.h
   
   
       Directory: C:\program files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio
       11.0\VC\atlmfc\include
   
   
   Mode                LastWriteTime     Length Name  
   ----                -------------     ------ ----
   -a---         10/1/2012   9:52 AM     204226 atlbase.h
   
   
       Directory: C:\program files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio
       12.0\VC\atlmfc\include
   
   
   Mode                LastWriteTime     Length Name  
   ----                -------------     ------ ----
   -a---         3/12/2014   8:53 PM     214357 atlbase.h
   
   
       Directory: C:\program files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio
       14.0\VC\atlmfc\include
   
   
   Mode                LastWriteTime     Length Name  
   ----                -------------     ------ ----
   -ar--         5/12/2014   4:32 PM     214366 atlbase.h
   

   but I get no results when I get the build agent to execute the same command

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7. Support Staff 7 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 02 Jan, 2015 06:13 PM

   

   Take a look at this thread: http://help.appveyor.com/discussions/problems/616-atl-based-c-proje... regarding atlbase.h.

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8. 8 Posted by shaun_wilde on 03 Jan, 2015 02:51 AM

   

   Unfortunately the atlbase.h (ATL Support) in WinDDK is old/limited and is missing functionality that is used by OpenCover wrt per-user registration.

   Is there a chance we can install a later version of ATL or is this limited by the Visual Studio licences?

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9. Support Staff 9 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 03 Jan, 2015 03:10 AM

   

   Visual Studio 2013 Community edition could do a trick. Is VS 2012 (11.0) mandatory for you?

   -Feodor

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10. 10 Posted by shaun_wilde on 03 Jan, 2015 03:45 AM

    

    No but atlbase.h is not available other than in the WinDDK - as far as I can tell.

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11. Support Staff 11 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 03 Jan, 2015 03:52 AM

    

    So this would probably help: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42273 ?

    -Feodor

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12. 12 Posted by shaun_wilde on 04 Jan, 2015 03:01 AM

    

    I don't know - possibly - atlbase.h has always been available to me so I've never had to look elsewhere - the one available on appveyor is from the WinDDK and it's missing some useful pieces for working with COM registration but unlikely to be used by anyone writing a device driver.

    If the above update was installed and then when atlbase.h was opened if the function AtlSetPerUserRegistration was available then I would say that was a win.

    I already have atlbase.h with that method available but in the location I mentioned in an earlier post.

    I'll see if I can replicate the build scenario locally as well

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13. 13 Posted by shaun_wilde on 04 Jan, 2015 03:34 AM

    

    I've just installed the above update and I am afraid no atlbase.h :( - Where did you download the WinDDK from that you use on your build agents? I am going to have to see if I can build with that locally and implement the functionality I require in a different way.

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14. Support Staff 14 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 04 Jan, 2015 04:09 AM

    

    Yeah, I see. Seems the last WDK coming with ATL was 7.1. After that it was removed and made part of Visual Studio: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn641605(v...

    It seems Visual Studio 2013 Community is the way to go. Will deploy it on "unstable" image and let you know when it's ready for testing.

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15. 15 Posted by shaun_wilde on 04 Jan, 2015 05:34 AM

    

    thanks

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16. Support Staff 16 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 05 Jan, 2015 10:46 PM

    

    OK, the image has been updated. Now unstable image contains Visual Studio 2013 Community Edition. Switch your solution/projects to VS 2013 and you should be fine: https://ci.appveyor.com/project/appvyr/opencover/build/1.0.3

    You can choose unstable image on UI - "OS" on Environment tab of project settings or in appveyor.yml:

    os: unstable
    

    Let me know about results.

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17. 17 Posted by shaun_wilde on 06 Jan, 2015 11:41 AM

    

    Awesome - it works :)

    https://ci.appveyor.com/project/sawilde/opencover/build/1.0.23

    Now I can tinker with the next stages :)

    Will the Community version o VS2013 be rolled out to everyone or will I have to keep using unstable for the time being?

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18. Support Staff 18 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 06 Jan, 2015 06:02 PM

    

    Very well, thanks for the update!

    "Unstable" is there for everyone. It's like we have "stable" (default one or Windows Server 2012 R2), "unstable" (installing new stuff there - and it's mostly for C++/MinGW people) and VS 2015 Preview.

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19. 19 Posted by shaun_wilde on 06 Jan, 2015 10:04 PM

    

    okay - will the VS2013 CE be added to stable at some point in the future or will it only be on unstable?

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20. Support Staff 20 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 06 Jan, 2015 10:05 PM

    

    Will be added to stable for sure.

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21. 21 Posted by shaun_wilde on 07 Jan, 2015 11:43 AM

    

    awesome will keep an eye out - thanks for the help

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22. shaun_wilde closed this discussion on 07 Jan, 2015 11:43 PM.