Help using C with SDK on Visual Studio

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Firstly, sorry if my english is bad, im spanish.

So, the problem is im new to Playdate. I want to make a game and use C but i have no clue of how to get it working, i've seen a lot of threads and forums about it but i can't do it. I need a user friendly guide because every other thread i've seen does complex things i have no idea about.
In conclusion, i need a step-by-step guide on how to get it working.
Also, i've managed to almost do it with this post, C template / setup on Windows 2023 - #6 by joyrider3774 but i get an error in the step 16-17:
CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:20 (message):
SDK Path not found; set ENV value PLAYDATE_SDK_PATH

-- Configuring incomplete, errors occurred!

And my PLAYDATE_SDK_PATH has the correct directory to the PlaydateSDK folder

Thank you.

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You need to do this.

Please follow all the steps exactly in the Building on Windows section of Inside Playdate with C and you'll be up and running in no time.

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If you have the environment variable set, you need to make sure you're using the Visual Studio Developer CLI so it picks up the shell variable.

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Could we do a discord call or a google meet or something? I really dont unedrstand the guide

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I would recommend re-reading the guide and asking any questions you have on the Playdate Squad Discord in the dev/C group.

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Okay, thank you willco

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A quick follow up, the guide you followed isn't the easiest way to do things. I strongly recommend following the guide in Inside Playdate with C.

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