We’re planning to release the source code for HDXPRT 2012 soon after we release the update for Windows 8, probably in mid-November. The source code will be freely available to the members of the community. In preparation for that, here’s some information about what you’ll need to build the benchmark.
As we’ve discussed before, HDXPRT is a complicated entity, with a test harness, multiple workloads, and an installer. Consequently, you’ll need several tools to edit and build
HDXPRT 2012:
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
• Microsoft SDK, (version 6.0.6000.0)
• Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 SDK x64
• AutoIT v3
• InstallShield 2012 Standalone version. Note: The InstallShield Professional Version is required to edit the install script.
• Visual Build Pro 7 Note: It is possible to edit and build HDXPRT without Visual Build Pro. However, Visual Build Pro enables an automated build process.
If you install these products per their instructions, your system will be ready to build HDXPRT 2012 when the source code becomes available.
Remember, the HDXPRT 2013 suggestion period starts Monday. We’ll open a section of the forum for suggestions then. However, if you want to get an early start, feel free to go ahead and send suggestions to hdxprtsupport@hdxprt.com.
Eric
