New guy Needing help to execute in express 2010

[rtom40]

Hi all I have a question I am trying to learn C++ and I am using C++ 6.0 I would like to use 2010 express but cant seem to get the code to compile/build/execute. When I start a new project what are I using to create it. I have to submit a .cpp file to instructor for grading any help would be awesome

[ResidentBiscuit]

There was a lot of changes from 6.0 to 2010, what are the errors you are getting?
A .cpp file is a .cpp file anywhere, so giving that to your instructor would be fine. Could also just run it through the command prompt if VS is giving you issues.

[rtom40]

Thats it Im not getting the compile/build or execute icon to highlight I can not do any thing but write the code and thats it

[jzp253]

your code please.

[ResidentBiscuit]

Hmm IDEs do weird things. I'd just make a new project, and copy paste you code into it

[rtom40]

ok Ill try that thank let you know

[rtom40]

What am I suppose to start a new file or project? anyone?

[ResidentBiscuit]

You don't know how to start a new project...?

[mjmckechnie]

yes... you do want to start a new project...name it... select the destination folder where you want it to be saved... and then when that is done you want to right click on the 'source files' folder and then 'add item'. Now you want to add a .cpp file, give it a name (generally main, i am assuming). Then you should be able to compile/debug by clicking the green arrow on the toolbar... hope that helps... (add your code to the .cpp file before debugging/Compiling; obviously)...