Running a .cpp file in Microsoft Visual C++ Express Edition for the first time:
1.� Open MS Visual C++ application from start menu.
2.� Click the link "New Project".
3.� Select "Empty Project" from the list
����� - give it a name that you haven't used before
����� - indicate the location you want it
����� - click OK
4.� Right click on "Source Files", and select "Add New Item" from the pop-out menu
5.� Select "C++ File (.cpp)"
����� - give it a name that you haven't used before
����� - indicate the location you want it (why not just use the same directory you already selected)
����� - click Add
6.� Should now see a blank input screen for the filename.cpp that you just typed in
7.� Type in the C++ program that you wrote, or use one like this below:
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// Simple test program, it just adds two numbers
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main()
{
�� int integer1, integer2, sum;������������ // declaration
�� cout << "Enter first integer:" << endl;� // prompt
�� cin >> integer1;������������������������ // read an integer
�� cout << "Enter second integer:" << endl; // prompt
�� cin >> integer2;���������� ��������������// read an integer
�� sum = integer1 + integer2;�������������� // assignment of sum
�� cout << "Sum is " << sum << endl;������� // print sum
char b; cout << "Enter anything";� cin >> b;
�� return 0;�� // indicate program ended successfully
}
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8.� Save it (File menu).� Remember you already named it in step 5, so all you have to do is save.
9.� From the menu bar, compile by selecting Debug -> Build (or just hit F7 key)
10. Note the status window below, indicating compile status (succeeded, failed...)
11.� If compile was successful (no syntax errors, etc.), run it with the F5 key.
12.� Output appears in console window.� Remember input only takes place after you hit the Enter key.