Hi Everyone,
I decided to try making a Windows 8 build of my latest project today. After some trial and error I finally got my project to export properly from Unity.
When I try to open the project in Visual Studio I get an error saying the project isn’t supported:
I’ve tried opening this in both:
- Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2013 Preview for Windows Desktop
- Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Desktop
I get the same error each time. Any suggestions on what I can do? I’ve gone through the More Information link and I couldn’t find anything useful.
Help would be appreciated!
Thanks.
Did you make sure your external editor is set to Visual Studios 2012?
Also make sure VS 2012 has Update_3 applied and is up to date.
2013 won’t work yet.
2012 should work no problems.
The fact that you’ve installed 2013 might be causing some issues.
You’re supposed to use Visual Studio for Windows 8, not for Desktop.
Thanks for the suggestions guys! Visual Studio for WIndows 8 got it working.
I installed 2013 after 2012 didn’t work, thinking that it would be the most up-to-date version. I got confused with the different versions of Visual Studio. I typically install “desktop” versions of programs rather than the Windows 8 app version (skype for desktop vs. Skype for Windows 8 for example). I assumed Visual Studio for Windows 8 was another app.
I got it installed though and after about 5 minutes of trial and error I got my first Windows 8 App exported! Very simple process once you’ve got the right program installed. 
Thanks for the help!
Glad you’ve managed to make it work :).
Thanks! I’m new to using any sort of editor outside of Unity / Monodevelop, so it was a little intimidating at first. I’m glad the basics are so simple though. Now to finish my game for the Windows 8 competition!
