template class with .inl logic

[denver2020]

How can I create and implement a template class with *.inl implementation in c++ using vs 2019? I also need the steps to compile it as well.

[denver2020]

I am trying to create .INL file type in VS 2019, but can see only builtin C/C++ extensions. Is there any other way to create it?

I need to include template class with template implementation in .INL file.
Something like this:

//InlSampleTest.h

#ifndef INLSAMPLE_TEST_H
#define INLSAMPLE_TEST_H

struct InlSampleTest {

void foo(const int& inFoo);

template <typename T>
void bar(const T& inBar);

};

#include "InlSampleTest.inl"
#endif // INLSAMPLE_TEST_H

//InlSampleTest.inl

#include "InlSampleTest.h"  //needed for intellisense sometimes

#include <iostream>
template <typename T>
void InlSampleTest::bar(const T& inBar);
{
   std::cout<< inBar << std::endl;
}

[coder777]

I am trying to create .INL file type in VS 2019, but can see only builtin C/C++ extensions.

What does 'see' mean? You need to add the .inl file to your project like any other .cpp or .h file.

[denver2020]

While in VS2019, after I click Add->New item, I see only the below options.
Where can I find .inl?

C++ file (.cpp)
Header file (.h)
C++ class
C++ Module interface unit (.ixx)

[George P]

How can I create and implement a template class with *.inl implementation in c++ using vs 2019?

And

I am trying to create .INL file type in VS 2019, but can see only builtin C/C++ extensions.

Simply rename the extension. Header files by themselves aren't directly compileable so the extension is really only for us hoo-mans.

I routinely use .hpp header files instead of .h when creating C++ code. When creating a new file to add to the current project/solution I use one of the available built-in types and change the name. Including the extension.

I'm lazy enough I select the first available file type (.cpp) and change the name and extension to whatever I want before VS creates the file.

You can rename a file that is already in the project/solution list as well. The Solution Explorer view of where your project's files are sorted can be manually changed. Drag and drop.

This isn't rocket science after all.

[denver2020]

Ok understood, thanks to clarify.