You can use the Vs2022 but you still need to install the mfc 141 etc tabled in the first Line below.

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2120714714

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2132108399


I would also grab a new set of source code to work with ,

As well i would build the solutions before making any changes. ( create the two dll's)

You need to create a mod folder under Mods \ the game you are making the dll for .
Mods\Tiberium_Dawn\ (modfolder)

In Modfolder you need a Directory (Data) where you put the dll and a ccmod.json file . you need to set the load _order to 1

You can find examples in the second Line i posted


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Do i need to compile the individual changes i made such as house.cpp or example before i build the solution?"


No it will compile all of the changed files when you build the solution.