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Introduction
'devkitPro Updater' is used to install devkitARM. DS Game Maker then installs PAlib separately from this updater program, giving you a fully working development toolchain, so you can compile your games.
If the directory 'C:\devkitPro' (where C: is your hard disk) is not present, DS Game Maker will prompt you to run the 'devkitPro Updater' when it starts.
Installation
The installation of devkitARM and PAlib, and the use of 'devkitPro Updater' is really a measure of following a series of wizard-type steps.
To do it just follow the steps below.
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Click 'Next' to Continue.
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Select the first (top-most) option and click 'Next' to Continue.
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Select 'Remove downloaded files' and click 'Next' to Continue.
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You can deselect everything except 'Minimal System' and 'devkitARM'.
Click 'Next'.
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Without good reason, do not change the installation path - just click 'Next'.
Do not change the 'devkitPro' part. For example, it is okay to install it to 'X:\devkitPro' as long as DS Game Maker is also installed to 'X:\Program Files\DS Game Maker' or for V4.9 'X:\DSGameMaker'.
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The Updater will now work its magic. It may take between 2 and 20 minutes to complete. Whilst it does this you can use your computer as normal.
If you receive warnings about your internet connection, please read the below section.
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Some Questions Answered
Has my Internet dropped out?
Probably not - the above warning is a well known issue with the installer. During the installation you should only see this 2 or 3 times. You can just click 'Retry' when you see the message; don't take it seriously. It rarely means there is actually a problem with the internet connection on your machine.
What is 'devkitARM'?
devkitARM is a toolchain that enables you to create run-able NDS files of your DS Game Maker projects.
It is created and maintained by the toolchain vendor devkitPro.
What is 'PAlib'?
PAlib, or "Programmer's Arsenal Library" is a library of functions that make it easier to create DS Games. DS Game Maker uses PAlib on top of devkitARM and libnds to compile your games into NDS files that you can play.
Can I just use DSGM? Are these necessary to use DSGM?
Yes and No. DS Game Maker can be used without devkitARM and PAlib fine but you will not be able to compile or test any games, which really limits the functionality of the software. Working installations of both devkitARM and PAlib are essential if you wish to create distributable NDS files, which you and others can play. Therefore DS Game Maker automatically downloads the 'devkitPro Updater' for you, as well as PAlib.
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