Setup instructions for the C++ Shapes project

This project takes approximately 2 minutes to configure. Before you can run the sample, you must first install an external C/C++ compiler. For more information about installing a C/C++ compiler, see the online help.

To configure and run the sample:

  1. In the C/C++ Projects Explorer view, expand the Shapes project, and double-click main.cpp.
  2. Click Run > Run.
  3. In the Run window, from the Configurations list, double-click C/C++ Local.
  4. In the Name field, type Shapes.
  5. In the C/C++ Applications field, click Browse.
  6. In the Program Selection window, expand Debug, and double-click Shapes.exe.
  7. In the Run window, click Run.