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I am not a Dev-C++ expert by any means (in fact, I do not teach C++ nor use it on a regular basis), but if you have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]
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- Jul 16, 2009 In Dev-C, click 'File/New/Source File' and then in the next panel 'Add to Project' click 'yes'. Click 'File/Save As' and then give the file a name. Navigate to your project subdirectory to.
- Feb 06, 2020 You can also add, remove, and rename the project’s targets from the Solution Explorer’s targets view. C and C Source Files. Visual Studio now tracks C and C source files as they are added, renamed, or removed from the Solution Explorer, automatically modifying the underlying CMake project.
Create a new project using File New Project. You can ignore the C/C options if you use a custom makefile. Also, an empty project will do. Add the source and header files to the new project using Project Add to Project or the '+' sign in the middle of the top toolbar.
In Visual Studio, you can port existing code files into a C++ project using the Create New Project From Existing Code Files wizard. This wizard creates a project solution that uses the MSBuild system to manage source files and build configuration. It works best with relatively simple projects that do not have complex folder hierarchies. The wizard isn't available in older Express editions of Visual Studio.
Porting existing code files into a C++ project enables the use of native MSBuild project management features built into the IDE. If you prefer to use your existing build system, such as nmake makefiles, CMake, or alternatives, you can use the Open Folder or CMake options instead. For more information, see Open Folder projects for C++ or CMake projects in Visual Studio. Both options let you use IDE features such as IntelliSense and Project Properties.
To create a C++ project from existing code
- On the File menu, select New > Project From Existing Code.
- Specify your project location, the directory for your source files, and the kinds of files the wizard imports into the new project. Choose Next to continue.
Setting Description Project file location Specifies the directory path of the new project. This location is where the wizard deposits all the files (and subdirectories) of the new project.
Select Browse to display the Project file location dialog. Navigate to the right folder and specify the directory that contains the new project.Project name Specifies the name of the new project. Project files, which have file extensions such as .vcxproj adopts this name and existing code files keep their original name. Add files to the project from these folders Check to set the wizard to copy existing code files from their original directories (that are specified in the list box below this control) into the new project.
Check Add Subfolders to specify copying code files from all subdirectories into the project. The directories are listed in the Folder column.
- Select Add to display the Add files to the project from this folder dialog box, to specify directories the wizard searches for existing code files.
- Select Remove to delete the directory path selected in the list box.
In the File types to add to the project box, specify the kinds of files that the wizard adds to the new project based on the given file extensions. File extensions are preceded with the asterisk wildcard character and are delimited in the list of file extensions by a semicolon.Show all files in Solution Explorer Specifies that all files in the new project to be visible and displayed in the Solution Explorer window. This option is enabled by default. - Specify the project settings to use such as the build environment for the new project and the build settings to match a specific type of new project to generate. Choose Next to continue.
Setting Description Use Visual Studio Specifies to use build tools that are included in Visual Studio for building the new project. This option is selected by default.
Select Project Type to specify the type of project the wizard generates. Choose Windows application project, Console application project, Dynamically linked library (DLL) project, or Static library (LIB) project.
Check Add support for ATL to add ATL support to the new project.
Check Add support for MFC to add MFC support to the new project.
Check Add support for the Common Language Runtime to add CLR programming support to the project. Choose the Common Language Runtime Support for compliance type, such as Common Language Runtime (old syntax) for compliance with Managed Extensions for C++ syntax, the CLR programming syntax before Visual Studio 2005.Use external build system Specifies to use build tools that aren't included in Visual Studio for building the new project. When this option is selected, you can specify build command lines on the Specify Debug Configuration Settings and Specify Release Configuration Settings pages. NoteWhen the Use External Build System option is checked, the IDE doesn't build the project, so the /D, /I, /FI, /AI, or /FU options aren't required for compilation. However, these options must be set correctly in order for IntelliSense to function properly. - Specify the Debug configuration settings to use. Choose Next to continue.
Setting Description Build command line Specifies the command line that builds the project. Enter the name of the compiler (plus any switches or arguments) or the build scripts that you want to use to build the project. Rebuild command line Specifies the command line that rebuilds the new project. Clean command line Specifies the command line to delete support files generated by the build tools for the project. Output (for debugging) Specifies the directory path of the output files for the Debug configuration of the project. Preprocessor definitions (/D) Defines preprocessor symbols for the project, see /D (Preprocessor Definitions). Include search path (/I) Specifies directory paths the compiler searches to resolve file references passed to preprocessor directives in the project, see /I (Additional Include Directories). Forced included files (/FI) Specifies header files to process when building the project, see /FI (Name Forced Include File). .NET assembly search path (/AI) Specifies the directory paths that the compiler searches to resolve .NET assembly references passed to preprocessor directives in the project, see /AI (Specify Metadata Directories). Forced using .NET assemblies (/FU) Specifies .NET assemblies to process when building the project, see /FU (Name Forced #using File). NoteThe Build, Rebuild, Clean command line, and Output (for debugging) settings are only enabled if the Use external build system option is selected on the Specify Project Settings page. - Specify the Release configuration settings to use, these settings are the same as the Debug configuration settings. Choose Finish to generate the new project.NoteHere you can check Same as Debug configuration to specify that the wizard will generate Release configuration project settings identical to Debug configuration project settings. This option is checked by default. All other options on this page are inactive unless you uncheck this box.
What is Dev-C++?
Dev-C++, developed by Bloodshed Software, is a fully featured graphical IDE (Integrated Development Environment), which is able to create Windows or console-based C/C++ programs using the MinGW compiler system. MinGW (Minimalist GNU* for Windows) uses GCC (the GNU g++ compiler collection), which is essentially the same compiler system that is in Cygwin (the unix environment program for Windows) and most versions of Linux. There are, however, differences between Cygwin and MinGW; link to Differences between Cygwin and MinGW for more information.
Dev-C++, developed by Bloodshed Software, is a fully featured graphical IDE (Integrated Development Environment), which is able to create Windows or console-based C/C++ programs using the MinGW compiler system. MinGW (Minimalist GNU* for Windows) uses GCC (the GNU g++ compiler collection), which is essentially the same compiler system that is in Cygwin (the unix environment program for Windows) and most versions of Linux. There are, however, differences between Cygwin and MinGW; link to Differences between Cygwin and MinGW for more information.
Bloodshed!?
I'll be the first to say that the name Bloodshed won't give you warm and fuzzies, but I think it's best if the creator of Bloodshed explains:
First I would like to say that I am not a satanist, that I hate violence/war and that I don't like heavy metal / hard-rock music. I am french, but I do know the meaning of the 'Bloodshed' word, and I use this name because I think it sounds well. If you are offended by the name, I am very sorry but it would be a big mess to change the name now.I'll be the first to say that the name Bloodshed won't give you warm and fuzzies, but I think it's best if the creator of Bloodshed explains:
There's also a reason why I keep the Bloodshed name. I don't want people to think Bloodshed is a company, because it isn't. I'm just doing this to help people.
Here is a good remark on the Bloodshed name I received from JohnS:
I assumed that this was a reference to the time and effort it requires of you to make these nice software programs, a la 'Blood, Sweat and Tears'.
I assumed that this was a reference to the time and effort it requires of you to make these nice software programs, a la 'Blood, Sweat and Tears'.
Peace and freedom,
Colin Laplace
Getting Dev-C++
The author has released Dev-C++ as free software (under GPL) but also offers a CD for purchase which can contain all Bloodshed software (it's customizable), including Dev-C++ with all updates/patches.
The author has released Dev-C++ as free software (under GPL) but also offers a CD for purchase which can contain all Bloodshed software (it's customizable), including Dev-C++ with all updates/patches.
Link to Bloodshed Dev-C++ for a list of Dev-C++ download sites.
You should let the installer put Dev-C++ in the default directory of C:Dev-Cpp, as it will make it easier to later install add-ons or upgrades.
Using Dev-C++
This section is probably why you are here.
This section is probably why you are here.
All programming done for CSCI-2025 will require separate compilation projects (i.e. class header file(s), class implementation file(s) and a main/application/client/driver file). This process is relatively easy as long as you know what Dev-C++ requires to do this. In this page you will be given instructions using the Project menu choice. In another handout you will be given instructions on how to manually compile, link and execute C++ files at the command prompt of a command window. See here.
Step 1: Configure Dev-C++.
We need to modify one of the default settings to allow you to use the debugger with your programs.
We need to modify one of the default settings to allow you to use the debugger with your programs.
- Go to the 'Tools' menu and select 'Compiler Options'.
- In the 'Settings' tab, click on 'Linker' in the left panel, and change 'Generate debugging information' to 'Yes':
- Click 'OK'.
Step 2: Create a new project.
A 'project' can be considered as a container that is used to store all the elements that are required to compile a program.
A 'project' can be considered as a container that is used to store all the elements that are required to compile a program.
- Go to the 'File' menu and select 'New', 'Project...'.
- Choose 'Empty Project' and make sure 'C++ project' is selected.
Here you will also give your project a name. You can give your project any valid filename, but keep in mind that the name of your project will also be the name of your final executable. - Once you have entered a name for your project, click 'OK'.
- Dev-C++ will now ask you where to save your project.
Step 3: Create/add source file(s).
You can add empty source files one of two ways:
You can add empty source files one of two ways:
- Go to the 'File' menu and select 'New Source File' (or just press CTRL+N) OR
- Go to the 'Project' menu and select 'New File'.
Note that Dev-C++ will not ask for a filename for any new source file until you attempt to:- Compile
- Save the project
- Save the source file
- Exit Dev-C++
- Go to the 'Project' menu and select 'Add to Project' OR
- Right-click on the project name in the left-hand panel and select 'Add to Project'.
EXAMPLE: Multiple source files In this example, more than 3 files are required to compile the program; The 'driver.cpp' file references 'Deque.h' (which requires 'Deque.cpp') and 'Deque.cpp' references 'Queue.h' (which requires 'Queue.cpp'). |
Step 4: Compile.
Once you have entered all of your source code, you are ready to compile.
Once you have entered all of your source code, you are ready to compile.
- Go to the 'Execute' menu and select 'Compile' (or just press CTRL+F9).It is likely that you will get some kind of compiler or linker error the first time you attempt to compile a project. Syntax errors will be displayed in the 'Compiler' tab at the bottom of the screen. You can double-click on any error to take you to the place in the source code where it occurred. The 'Linker' tab will flash if there are any linker errors. Linker errors are generally the result of syntax errors not allowing one of the files to compile.
Step 5: Execute.
You can now run your program.
You can now run your program.
- Go to the 'Execute' menu, choose 'Run'.
Dev C++ Programs
Parameters' and type in any paramaters you wish to pass.
Disappearing windows
If you execute your program (with or without parameters), you may notice something peculiar; a console window will pop up, flash some text and disappear. The problem is that, if directly executed, console program windows close after the program exits. You can solve this problem one of two ways:
If you execute your program (with or without parameters), you may notice something peculiar; a console window will pop up, flash some text and disappear. The problem is that, if directly executed, console program windows close after the program exits. You can solve this problem one of two ways:
- Method 1 - Adding one library call:
On the line before the main's return enter:system('Pause');
- Method 2 - Scaffolding:
Add the following code before any return statement in main() or any exit() or abort() statement (in any function):/* Scaffolding code for testing purposes */
This will give you a chance to view any output before the program terminates and the window closes.
cin.ignore(256, 'n');
cout << 'Press ENTER to continue...'<< endl;
cin.get();
/* End Scaffolding */ - Method 3 - Command-prompt:
Alternatively, instead of using Dev-C++ to invoke your program, you can just open an MS-DOS Prompt, go to the directory where your program was compiled (i.e. where you saved the project) and enter the program name (along with any parameters). The command-prompt window will not close when the program terminates.
For what it's worth, I use the command-line method.
Step 6: Debug.
When things aren't happening the way you planned, a source-level debugger can be a great tool in determining what really is going on. Dev-C++'s basic debugger functions are controlled via the 'Debug' tab at the bottom of the screen; more advanced functions are available in the 'Debug' menu.
When things aren't happening the way you planned, a source-level debugger can be a great tool in determining what really is going on. Dev-C++'s basic debugger functions are controlled via the 'Debug' tab at the bottom of the screen; more advanced functions are available in the 'Debug' menu.
Using the debugger:
The various features of the debugger are pretty obvious. Click the 'Run to cursor' icon to run your program and pause at the current source code cursor location; Click 'Next Step' to step through the code; Click 'Add Watch' to monitor variables.
Setting breakpoints is as easy as clicking in the black space next to the line in the source code.
See the Dev-C++ help topic 'Debugging Your Program' for more information.
Dev-C++ User F.A.Q.
Why do I keep getting errors about 'cout', 'cin', and 'endl' being undeclared?
It has to do with namespaces. You need to add the following line after the includes of your implementation (.cpp) files:
It has to do with namespaces. You need to add the following line after the includes of your implementation (.cpp) files:
How do I use the C++ string class?
Again, it probably has to do with namespaces. First of all, make sure you '#include <string>' (not string.h). Next, make sure you add 'using namespace std;' after your includes.
Again, it probably has to do with namespaces. First of all, make sure you '#include <string>' (not string.h). Next, make sure you add 'using namespace std;' after your includes.
Example:
That's it for now.I am not a Dev-C++ expert by any means (in fact, I do not teach C++ nor use it on a regular basis), but if you have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]
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