Preprocessor variables
Advanced Programmer
If you're developing for multiple platforms, you often need to write custom code for each platform. In most cases, the best way to do this is to use Platform.Type and GraphicsDevice.Platform. Alternatively, you can use preprocessor variables.
Warning
We recommend you avoid using preprocessor variables where possible, and instead use Platform.Type and GraphicsDevice.Platform. This is because you might miss errors in your code, as only code for your target platform is checked at compile time.
Platforms
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| SILICONSTUDIO_PLATFORM_WINDOWS | Windows (standard and RT) |
| SILICONSTUDIO_PLATFORM_WINDOWS_DESKTOP | Windows (non-RT) |
| SILICONSTUDIO_PLATFORM_WINDOWS_RT | Windows RT |
| SILICONSTUDIO_PLATFORM_WINDOWS_PHONE | Windows Phone |
| SILICONSTUDIO_PLATFORM_MONO_MOBILE | Xamarin.iOS or Xamarin.Android |
| SILICONSTUDIO_PLATFORM_ANDROID | Xamarin.Android |
| SILICONSTUDIO_PLATFORM_IOS | Xamarin.iOS |
Graphics APIs
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| SILICONSTUDIO_XENKO_GRAPHICS_API_DIRECT3D | Direct3D 11 |
| SILICONSTUDIO_XENKO_GRAPHICS_API_OPENGL | OpenGL (Core and ES) |
| SILICONSTUDIO_XENKO_GRAPHICS_API_OPENGLCORE | OpenGL Core (Desktop) |
| SILICONSTUDIO_XENKO_GRAPHICS_API_OPENGLES | OpenGL ES |
| SILICONSTUDIO_XENKO_GRAPHICS_API_VULKAN | Vulkan |
Example
#if SILICONSTUDIO_PLATFORM_WINDOWS
// Windows-specific code goes here...
#elif SILICONSTUDIO_PLATFORM_MONO_MOBILE
// iOS and Android-specific code goes here...
#else
// Other platform code goes here...
#endif