I have recently started learning to program in c. I have written a very basic program its a currency converter. I would like to know how to put an icon into my program so when its on the desktop it looks nice.
I am sure there are more important things for a beginner to learn but its nice to have a finished project.
You'll want to use a resource editor,
In MSVC, Add -> Resource -> Icon -> New
Where do I get a resource editor from. I don't understand the MSVC,Add>Resourre>icon>New at all.
Create a file called "icon.rc"
Add the following line to it.
id ICON "\relative\or\abs\path\icon.ico"
MSDN document tree regarding Resource Files
MSDN document tree on the usage of icons
I'm assuming you're compiling for windows, but you haven't actually made that clear.
It will vary by operating system.
Thank you I am using windows7 I am VERY new at this
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