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i have learn to wite out a few simple program on paper. However, after installing microsoft visual C++, i found out that i do not know how to use it to create C++ application. I click file-->new, and and the Visual C++ software prompt me to create a workspace or some window application or window console apllication. There are a lot of files in it that i can create. What should i choose??

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A short, practical primer to follow the thread: a Visual C++ solution/workspace is just a container for one or more projects; a project holds source files plus compiler and linker settings. For learning plain C++ a console-application project is the simplest choice because it expects the familiar main() entry point. Choosing a Windows (GUI) project creates a different entry point (WinMain) and commonly produces linker errors when main() is supplied — so ’s advice to start with a console app is appropriate.

Two common stumbling blocks deserve explicit mention. First, precompiled headers (the historical stdafx.h requirement) often cause cryptic compiler errors. Options are: include #include "stdafx.h" as the first line of each .cpp when the project expects it; turn off precompiled headers in Project → Properties → C/C++ → Precompiled Headers; or start from an empty project so no pch settings are imposed. Second, verify the project type if the linker reports missing entry points or unresolved _main/WinMain symbols.

A minimal starter program:

#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    std::cout << "Hello, world\n";
    return 0;
}

Add that as a .cpp file in the project, build the solution (Build → Build Solution or Ctrl+Shift+B), and run without debugging (Debug → Start Without Debugging or Ctrl+F5) so the console remains visible. Running the compiled .exe from a command prompt also avoids the automatic window close.

Notes: ’s illustrated tutorial and ’s suggestion to consult the manual are useful next steps. ’s point about posting a polished tutorial in the Tutorials board is reasonable if a step‑by‑step guide is prepared. Typical errors to watch for: fatal error C1083 (missing include like stdafx.h), LNK2019/unresolved externals, and entry-point/linker complaints — each points to either project settings or missing/incorrect source files.

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Member Avatar for WaltP

Choose a console application. That's the easiest to start with.

Member Avatar for jwenting

And read a bit in the manual, it's enlightening :)

Member Avatar for Eko

Here's a complete tutorial , made by me :cheesy:

1.First try to get Visual C++ Express Edition ,it's free
You can get it at http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc/

2.After install,run the program .You will get the start page
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Create->Project

3.Go to Win32 Tab , and name your project
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4.Select win32 console application
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5.Go to application tab
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6.Check the "Empty project" box
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7.After the project is created,it's time to make your source files
Right click the Source Files Folder, go to Add->New Item
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8.Go to code tab
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9.Here,select the C++ File(don't forget to name it )
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10.Click add and your done
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Good luck

Member Avatar for Ancient Dragon

have you posted that in the tutorials board? If not, you should to that it doesn't get lost in all the traffic on this board :) :)

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