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I am new to game developing, i am interesed in Goldsrc(Valve's early engine). I found source code of Counter-Strike 1.6 (Modified Goldsrc) and tried to compile it with VS2013.

Few errors came up - http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/809/qdfh.png Modied Goldsrc - http://www.mediafire.com/download/798fcj9tb771r6z/CSSDK-master.rar

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Generally, this error comes when you call something that is not defined. (E.g You call a function that has no body in the file you are #include-ing in your source code)

An undefined external symbol (symbol) was found in function. To resolve this error, provide a definition for symbol or remove the code that references it

As it is said on Microsoft's website. You can find ways to solve this error following their tips.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/799kze2z.aspx

The symbols definitions are located in the .lib file provided bu Visual Studio when you compile a DLL. Basically, you have to include that .lib. file in your executable file.

Right click on your project in the Solution manager dialog and click Properties. You have to go to the Common Properties, then click Add New Reference.

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    I know it's a duplicate question, but there's not enough credit here for a good answer :) – darkpbj Jun 05 '14 at 13:24
  • You gave a good clear and concise answer that addressed the question without belittling the OP - I just thought you deserved more than one upvote – darkpbj Jun 05 '14 at 14:36