Updated windows compile instructions to include Qt Creator

[mdinger]

I modified CompileOnWindows instructions pretty heavily. I actually wanted to make a draft but couldn't figure out how so if you need to back it out because or whatever, that's fine.

I wanted to use pictures but I don't know how to add them. I also didn't modify any in case I couldn't get them back.

I tried to add references at the bottom like wikipedia has but that didn't work. Not sure why. Here it is said you can use reflist to make a reference list but it didn't work. Like so:

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{{reflist}}

A lot of the changes are replacing paragraphs with lists because I think instructions are easier to follow in list form.

I'm pretty sure I butchered the translation markers but I wouldn't fix them yet until this has some approval. If I can get pictures uploaded, I would probably make more changes anyway.

If you can build FreeCAD without Visual Studio but with something like the Windows Platform SDK, that would be worth noting on the compile page.

I should also make note of this default encoding issue for Qt Creator and give a solution if possible.

[jmaustpc]

I wanted to use pictures but I don't know how to add them.

When logged in to the wiki...bottom left...under toolbox .... upload file.

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[renatorivo]

Hi,

to add pictures, after logged in, expand the "Toolbox" at the bottom left and select "Upload file"

Reflist don't work because the template {{reflist}} don't exist yet

renato

[NormandC]

Thanks for your contribution!

Before adding screen captures, please consider the translation problems they could cause. They should be used sparingly and should not force the translators to remake them in their own language. We currently have this problem with quite a few pages.

Here's an example of what should be avoided: Part Sweep

[mdinger]

Reflist don't work because the template {{reflist}} don't exist yet

Okay, is that something I can fix or does it require an admin to implement?

Before adding screen captures, please consider the translation problems they could cause.

Okay. That's reasonable.

[mdinger]

When logged in to the wiki...bottom left...under toolbox .... upload file.

Thanks

[mdinger]

Updated CompileOnWindows again to try to add back the translation tags I stripped. I don't know how they work exactly so I just made them sequential.

Also, if pictures are problematic, the CMake picture could be removed. It's not really necessary and just shows what CMake looks like.

[NormandC]

I think leaving the picture as it is is fine.

Thanks for your work!

[renatorivo]

Hi,

the page CompileOnWindows is marked, but you can continue with the changes,

not need you enter tags <!--T:, they are added automatically when the page is marked for translation

renato

[mdinger]

Good to know and I'm glad it doesn't need to be maintained manually.