On May 4, 1:10 pm, apati...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On May 3, 11:43 pm, apati...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>
> > Now that I can compile ".cpp" files in Microsoft's Visual C++ 2008
> > I still can't figure out how to compile a ".c" file, since
> > every time I do it, the extension is changed to ".c.cpp"
>
> > Any tips? (I mean here, those folks that have been used Visual C++
> > before, because I need
> > some advice on concrete terms, such as: "go to View-Other Windows- etc
> > etc" than click here, etc )
>
> > Thanks in advance.
>
> Finally, I solved the problem.
Umm with bit of divine help ;)
> I will perhaps create a youtube video tutorial for others, later on.
> Here is what I initially didn't noticed:
> First, you've got to click File-New-Project
> then under "Project Type" highlight Win32
> under Templates (on the right side) highlight Win32 Console
> Application
> then enter a name of your project let's say "Test1" than click ok
> then click "Next"
> Under Application Type leave "Console Application"
> Under Additional Options "Empty Project", then click "Finish"
> then, on the left side, under "Solution project"
> right click on "Source File" click Add new item
> here in the name enter "main.c" or some other name (make sure you
> delete pp from .cpp), leave "Location" as it is there
> here under "Categories" leave Visual C++ and on the right side, under
> "Templates" click on "C++ File (.cpp)
> click "add"
> and now on the right side paste your code (for ex
> #include <stdio.h>
>
> main()
> {
> printf("hello, world\n");
>
> }
>
> then click on "Build Solution" under "Build"
> and finally, click on "Start without Debugging" under "Debug"
> and you'll get the command prompt with "Hello, world"
>
> I hope this helps any other usenet folks using Vista or
> M Visual C++ (or both)
> "
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