Creating a project

You can create a standard make or managed make C or C++ project.

To create a project:

Click File > New > Project.
In the New Project wizard, click C or C++.
Choose either a Standard Make C++ Project or a Managed Make C++ Project.
Click Next.
In the Name box, type a name.
To specify a different directory in which to save your project, clear the Use Default Location check box, and enter the path in the Location box.
For Managed Make projects, click Next to select a project type and the default configurations. For more information, see Selecting a project type.
To create your project, click Finish.
If a message box prompts you to switch perspectives, click Yes.
Define your project properties. For more information, see Defining project properties.