Source file not compiled...

[radet92]

I am totally new to programing in C++, i am reading the tutorial where it gives the example:

// my first program in C++
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main ()
{
cout << "Hello World!";
return 0;
}

I installed wxDec-C++ 6.10.2, then File => New => Source File ,witch opened a tab named "untitled1", i copy-pasted the code there, clicked Compile(save it on desktop with .cpp at the end), now the name of the tab is "untitled1.cpp" and when i click Run it gives the warning "Source file not compiled", can anyone help me?

[helios]

I've never used that particular IDE myself, but it's probably one of those that doesn't let you compile unless it's a project.
Try compiling by creating a new project.

Also, once you've managed to run the program, you'll probably want to take a look at this: http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/beginner/1988/

[jloundy]

do what helios said and create a project(win 32 console application), then make sure you build your solution. after you build it you should find a executable file in your directory

[radet92]

thanks for the advice, but can anyone tell me how to compile and execute the same example in Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition???

[jloundy]

create project(win 32 console application)
add item (.cpp file)
copy and paste your code
build project
run program