Creating a Solution in Visual Studio 2013

If you are new to Visual Studio 2013 you may not know how to create a solution or if you haven't used MSVS in a while you might need a refresher. This is intended to give you the needed steps to create a solution and get started with your code.

Part 1: Create the solution

Visual Studio calls the workspace where you will create your code a "solution". This is simply a container that will house your code and any related files that are needed, e.g. test files, etc.

Step 1: Start Visual Studio.

From the Start Page, look for the New Project. Click the New Project... button.

Step 2:

Make sure the Win32 Console Project is selected and enter a Name for the project in the spot for the name. Then press the OK button.

Step 3:

Now you are ready to check the Application Settings. Click the Words Application Settings

Step 4:

Make sure Console Application is selected and the Check box for Empty Project is Checked. Then press the Finish Button.

Part 2: Add a code file.

Now you are ready to add a file to type your code.

Step 1:

From the Project Menu, choose Add New Item or use the Keyboard short cut Crtl+Shift+A. Choose C++ File (.cpp) from the list.

Step 2:

In the name box, enter a name for your file. Usually something like main.cpp is good. Then press the Add Button.

Now you're ready to go start working on your code!