Creating a Visual C++ 4.0 Console Application

Instructions for Creating a Visual C++ 4.0 Console Application

1) In the order indicated, choose:

File => New => Project Workspace => OK => Console Application.

For Name: TextProj (or whatever you want to call it).
For Platforms: Win32 should be selected.
For Location: Select a directory in which you want your project to be created (e.g., H:\).

Click on Create.

2) Next, in the order indicated, choose:

A window will open on the right-hand side of the screen in which to enter your source code.

3) When you’ve finished entering your source code:

Click on File => Save As.
Make sure that you are in the project directory created in step one, then type in a file name (e.g., HelloWorld.cpp).
Click on Save.

4) Next, in the order indicated, choose:

Insert => Files into Project.
Browse to locate the *.cpp file that you just saved in step three. Click on it to select it, then click on Add.

5) To compile your project:

Click on Build => Build TextProj.exe (or whatever name you are using). If it compiles successfully, the window at the bottom of the screen will display "0 error(s), 0 warning(s)." 6) To run your program (including compiling, if necessary):

Click on Build => Execute TextProj.exe. 7) To save your project:

Click on File => Save All. 8) To close your project:

Click on File => Close WorkSpace.