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| <h1>Creating a C/C++ file</h1> |
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| <p>Files are edited in the C/C++ editor, that is by default, located in the |
| editor area to the right of the C/C++ Projects view.</p> |
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| <p>The marker bar on the left margin of the C/C++ editor, displays icons for |
| errors, warnings, bookmarks, breakpoints and tasks.</p> |
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| <p>For more information on the marker bar, see <b>Workbench User Guide > Reference > User interface |
| information > Views and editors > Editor area</b>.</p> |
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| <p>To create a C++ file:</p> |
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| <li>In the <b>C++ Projects</b> view, right-click a project, |
| and select <b>New > File</b>.</li> |
| <li>In the list of projects, verify that the correct project is selected.</li> |
| <li>In the <b>File name</b> box, type a name followed by the appropriate |
| extension.</li> |
| <li>Click <b>Finish</b>.</li> |
| <p>The C/C++ editor opens.</p> |
| <li>Type your makefile instructions in the C/C++ editor.</li> |
| <li>Click <b>File > |
| Save</b>.</li> |
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| <a href="cdt_t_show_proj_files.htm">Displaying C/C++ file components in the |
| C/C++ Projects view</a><br> |
| <a href="cdt_t_prvw_hide_files.htm">Hiding files by type in the C/C++ Projects |
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