=Introduction=

Visual Studio C++ is a program for Windows users that is helpful when developing C++ programs.  While there are several features attached to Visual Studio C++, we will let you discover most of them on your own.  This short tutorial will help you with the basics required to pass off labs and develop your own code.

=Installation=

You do not need to install Visual Studio C++ on any lab computers as it is already installed.

To install Visual Studio on your own computer by following the instructions found on the [http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/express Microsoft website].

=Creating a Project=

*Locate Microsoft Visual Studio and start the program, clicking on the C++ Development option.

The Following window should appear. 
If this window doesn't appear, go to "View" then click on the "Start Page" icon.
*Click on the "New Project" button to open a New Project.

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*Under the "Visual C++" tab on the left-hand side of the window, select "Win32" then "Win32 Console Application" as shown in the picture above.
*Type in the name of the project (you'll want to use something to identify your project like "Hello_TA" or "Lab_1" to be able to locate homework assignments etc.).  For this example, we'll use "Hello World", then click "OK".

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The following window should appear:
*Click the "Next" button, 
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*Check the box next to "Empty Project" and click "Finish".

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*Your project has been created.  Now you need to fill it with code.  Right-click on the "Source Files" folder, then "Add">"New Item...".

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*Select "C++ file (.cpp)", name your file (like "Hello World"), and click "Add".

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=Running Your Project=
*Fill in the project with the code you need (be sure to include the 'system ("pause");' code to the end of your "main()" function.
*At the top of the screen, click the green arrow, "Debug">"Start Debugging" or press F5 to build and run your program.

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*If your code is written without errors, a screen like this will show up.  When you press enter, the screen will close, and you can edit your code.

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