If you would like to use Code::Blocks instead of Visual Studio, there's a few things required in order to use for developing Orx projects.

These are:

1. Code::Blocks 16.01 minimum is required
2. You need to use a specific version and type of MinGW.

Code::Blocks can be downloaded from: http://www.codeblocks.org/downloads/26

The version required is codeblocks-16.01-setup.exe which doesn't come with a compiler.

Run the installation and choose the default options. Then run Code::Blocks.

Code::Blocks needs a compiler. MinGW-w64 is the correct one to use for Orx.

Start by downloading and running the installer and go through the steps. These are outlined on this page: http://orx-project.org/wiki/en/tutorials/compiling_orx_with_mingw32_gmake

Follow the steps titled Getting MinGW-w64 and Updating the PATH environment variable.

1. In Code::Blocks , go to Settings / Compiler.
2. Locate the “Selected compiler” dropdown.
3. The MinGW compiler you installed will become listed. If not, restart Code::Blocks.
4. Select the compiler from the dropdown.
5. Ok to close the dialog.
6. Open your project, or Orx project. You can build your Workspace.

You're all good to go.