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Started by wicked357 December 22, 2009 03:53 AM

2 comments, last by Magius3 14 years, 3 months ago

wicked357

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December 22, 2009 03:53 AM

Ok I am sure we have all been here, we have a basis for starting out our applications, but for me I get tired of typing the same open window code each time and adding certain dependencies each time I want to create a window for my application to start off of, I want to know how I can create a template that I can setup. Example I am creating my project I goto file->project->visual c++-> myTemplate Application (now I name it and click ok. Anyone know how to do this in VS2008?

Sanctux

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December 22, 2009 05:03 AM

You can create a template with the Export Template Wizard.

Jack

wicked357

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December 22, 2009 05:48 PM

I went through the whole thing twice, created new projects but Export Template isn't highlighted it is grayed out meaning I am not able to click it. Anyone know what is the problem here?

Magius3

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December 22, 2009 05:52 PM

With VS2008 (and prior editions), the Export Template operation is only available for .NET projects. For C++, you have to create a Custom Wizard (Visual C++ --> General when creating a new project). This will change with VS2010 AFAIK.