Do you still use DXSDK_DIR in Windows 8?

Question

I am aware that with Windows 7, after you install the DirectX SDK, you can add a reference to this in a project by adding $(DXSDK_DIR)Include; to the Include Directories textbox under VC++ Directories in your projects property dialogue box.

I am also aware that on Windows 8, there is no longer a Direct X SDK. Everything you need is bundled into the Windows 8 SDK, so my question is on Windows 8, what do I need to add to the Include Directories textbox under VC++ Directories in a projects property dialogue box to use DirectX?

Answer 1

The platform SDK is already in the VC++ list, so there's nothing to add. If it doesn't compile, you may have installed the new SDK alongside the old, without updating the location in VC++.