# High Level Help with IronRuby - VS C# 2010 **URL:** \ **Category:** IronRuby\ **Created:** [May 30, 2011, 11:59pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/high-level-help-with-ironruby-vs-c-2010/207652 "2011-05-30T23:59:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dubstep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/cdc98d/32.png) [@dubstep](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/dubstep)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 11:59pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/high-level-help-with-ironruby-vs-c-2010/207652/1 "2011-05-30T23:59:33Z")
I need some clarification about how to create a valid Iron Ruby build Environment. I want to ensure I have the correct configuration to work with Iron Ruby. My Goal is to use the VS C# IDE to enter Ruby Code and build an executable. Windows XP, Iron Ruby 1.1.2, Visual Studio Express C# 2010. Not worried about Ruby comparability. I have been overwhelmed by the documentation as not sure what applies and what does not. Can I get answers to the following general questions regarding creating an Iron Ruby build environment under Visual Studio, just so I have a valid starting point. 1)Can I use the Express edition of C# or must it be the professional version (saw reference to Iron Ruby templates being ignored for Express edition) 2)For C# Express the SDK will not install (for me) is it required at all? 3)Can I create an Iron Ruby build environment under C++ or must it be C# 1. It would appear the DLR is part of the downloaded Iron Ruby 1.1.2 and I am assuming I do not need the DLR source from codeplex. 5)Is Iron Editor valid, notice last update and documentation from 2 years ago?? 5)What are the “tools” installed with Iron Ruby 1.1.2 - not sure what they are referring to. 6)Most of the Iron Ruby documentation I find is for VS C# 2008. Is there equivalent documentation for C# 2010 and where would be a good place to go searching for it. Appreciate any help. Don