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HexaGen

HexaGen is a code generation tool designed to generate bindings for C# for C and COM libraries using CppAst.NET. Additionally, it includes a generator for creating wrappers around C++ libraries for C. HexaGen aims to simplify the process of integrating native libraries with C# applications.

Features

• C# Bindings for C Libraries: Automatically generate C# bindings for C libraries.
• C# Bindings for COM Libraries: Easily create C# bindings for COM libraries.
• C++ to C Wrappers: Generate C wrappers for C++ libraries, facilitating their use in C projects.

Work in Progress

• Cpp to C Generator: A feature under development to create wrappers around C++ libraries for C.

Requirements

To build and use HexaGen, ensure you have the following tools installed:

• .NET SDK 8.0
• Clang 17.0.4 or later
• Visual Studio 2022 or later

Build Instructions

To build HexaGen, follow these steps:

1. Install .NET SDK 8.0: Download and install the .NET SDK 8.0 from the official .NET website.

2. Install Clang: Ensure you have Clang 17.0.4 or later installed. You can download it from the official Clang website.

3. Install Visual Studio 2022: Download and install Visual Studio 2022 or later from the Visual Studio website.

4. Clone the Repository: Clone the HexaGen repository from GitHub to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/HexaEngine/HexaGen.git
   cd HexaGen
   

5. Build the Project: Open the project in Visual Studio 2022 and build the solution, or use the .NET CLI:

   dotnet build
   

Usage

Instructions on how to use HexaGen will be provided once the project reaches a stable release. Stay tuned for updates!

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes. Ensure that your code follows the project's coding standards and includes appropriate tests.

License

HexaGen is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.