New projects in Visual C++ 2008 Express
I know how to create new projects and I have used other C++ compilers, but when I create a new project with my Visual C++ (based on other videos that have them) the Resource Files folder, Program Files folder, and Readers Files folder do not show up on the left side of the screen. I would prefer you think I am not naive enough to not click the small + sign that shows all the hidden icons... I have, and nothing shows up. It shows the project name and the + sign on the left but no folders. Is this a bad thing? If so how can I fix this problem? I can add folders to the project but it won't let me add things to the folders.
That doesn't really answer my question. Is it a bad thing and if you know, what could I do to fix it?
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One possible thing...this assumes that the new project that you have created is an empty project.
In the solution explorer, if the second Icon in on the toolbar (Show all files) has a hi-lighted background, then no folders will be shown. If you toggle the second icon you may see the folders appear.
The folders shown are virtual solution folders, so they don't exist in reality. They may be shown once you add a class to your project.
In the solution explorer, if the second Icon in on the toolbar (Show all files) has a hi-lighted background, then no folders will be shown. If you toggle the second icon you may see the folders appear.
The folders shown are virtual solution folders, so they don't exist in reality. They may be shown once you add a class to your project.
Thank you. If I clicked the solution explorer then they showed up. Now for one more question, do you have to be in a project to debug/compile a source file? It would be nice if you could just compile the source files separately as long as they are not needed together.
| do you have to be in a project to debug/compile a source file? |
Personally, I think GCC is a superior command line compiler. CL was meant to be used through the IDE.
You need the IDE to debug.
I do not get what you mean. Post a link? I'll try GCC, but at the moment I have what I need to install DarkGDK (Direct x august 2007 SDK and Visual C++ 2008). I am new to using Visual C++ but have used Dev-C++ a little.
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