EXECUTABLE FILE

[jzornesky]

How is an executable file created in C++?

[Bazzy]

with a compiler

[jzornesky]

Thanks, Bazzy. Can I do this with a Microsoft compiler as well as Borland? If so, where in the compiler is this done.

[Bazzy]

I think Borland compilers are outdated. See http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/articles/7263/ for a list of compilers and IDEs

If so, where in the compiler is this done.

I don't understand the question.

[jzornesky]

The "File" menu does not seem to contain an executable file. Am I missing something?

[Bazzy]

Compilers don't have menus, You are talking about an IDE. Which one do you have?

[jzornesky]

I have Microsoft's Visual Studio 2009.

[Bazzy]

AFAIK there's Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010 but not Visual Studio 2009...
BTW press F5 or click Build Solution

[jzornesky]

Thanks for your time and your help!

[z05DSL3A]

Build menu Build Solution (Ctrl+Shift+B) will create the .exe file.

You may (depending on the version) be able to jump to the containing folder after building by going to the Solution explorer, right clicking on the Solution and selecting Open Folder in Windows Explorer from the context menu. The .exe will be in either the debug or release folder depending on the build settings.

[jzornesky]

Thanks for your help, Grey Wolf!