Frequently Asked Questions

  1. I cannot get the files to compile!

    Check to make sure the environment variables for the Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 compiler is available. The variables are set from a batch file vcvars32.bat provided with the Microsoft installation.

  2. How do I customize a desktop icon for STM?
    1. First, create a desktop icon for Express. This can be done in two ways:
      1. Locate the Express.exe (usually in C:\Express\bin\pc) file and drag the file to desktop.
      2. Or use the pop-up menu for the application (right mouse click) and select Create Shortcut.
    2. Destop Icon     Then using the icon pop-up menu (select the Rename option), rename the icon to STM.
    3. Then, using the icon pop-up menu, select the Properties option.
      Properties Page One
    4. Then, selet the Shortcut tab on the properties menu, and set the Start in: field to be the XPstm directory path.
      Properties Page Two