How to install VS Code for Surf 5
Preparation for using VS Code
Installing ARM GCC Compiler Download link
Step 1
Download the .exe file that suits your user environment.

Step 2
Press Next.

Step 3
Set the path. We recommend installing it in the "C:\Program Files (x86)..." directory. Please remember this path, as it will be required in the VS Code environment settings below. If you have completed the path configuration, press Install.

Step 4
Wait for the download to complete.

Step 5
Click on the checkboxes below to match the picture and press Finish.

Installing CMake Download link
Step 1
Download the file that suits your user environment.

Step 2
Press Next.

Step 3
Select "Add CMake to the system PATH for all users" and click Next.

Step 4
Verify the download path and click Next.

Step 5
Wait for the download to complete.

Step 6
Press Finish to complete the installation.

Installing Build Tools for Visual Studio 2019 Download link
Step 1
Click on "Free download" for the Community version and download the installation file. If you already have Visual Studio, you don't need to install it again.

Step 2
Press Continue.

Step 3
Wait for the download to complete.

Step 4
Check the "C++ build tools" under the "Desktop & Mobile" tab in the left box. Then, in the right box under the "Installation details" tab, click the checkboxes as shown in the picture below. and press Install.

Step 5
Wait for the download to complete.


Installing Visual Studio Code Download link
Step 1
Click on "Free download" for Visual Studio Code and download the installation file. If you already have Visual Studio Code, you don't need to install it again.

Step 2
Click "I accept the agreement" and then press Next.

Step 3
Verify the download path and press Next.

Step 4
Click the checkboxes as shown in the picture below and press Next.

Step 5
Wait for the download to complete.

Step 6
Press Finish to complete the installation.

Installing Xpack Build Tools Download link
Download “xpack-windows-build-tools-4.4.x-x-win32-x64.zip”


Extract the xpack-windows-build-tool-4.x.x.x.zip archive. Save the extracted folder to the recommended path below.
Recommended storage path for the xpack-windows-build-tools folder : C:\Program Files (x86)\xpack-windows-build-tools-4.x.x.