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| <div role="main"><h1>Creating a C/C++ file</h1> |
| <p>Files are edited in the C/C++ editor that is, by default, located in |
| the editor area to the right of the <a href="../reference/cdt_u_project_explorer_view.htm">Project Explorer</a> or <a href="../reference/cdt_u_cproj_view.htm">C/C++ Projects</a> views.</p> |
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| <h2>To create a C++ file:</h2> |
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| <li>In the <strong>Project Explorer</strong> or <strong>C++ Projects</strong> view, right-click a project, and |
| select <strong>New > File</strong>.<br> |
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| <li>In the list of projects, verify that the correct project is |
| selected.</li> |
| <li>In the <strong>File name</strong> box, type a name followed by the |
| appropriate extension.</li> |
| <li>Click <strong>Finish</strong>.<br> |
| <img src="../images/project_new_file_name.png" alt="New File Wizard"><br><br> |
| <p>The file will open in the C/C++ editor.</p></li> |
| <li>Enter your code in the editor view.<br> |
| <img src="../images/project_new_cppfile.png" alt="Editor view with a sample code"></li> |
| <li>Type <strong>CTRL+S</strong> to save the file.</li> |
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