Using Borland's Project Tool to Compile and Link C++ Code

 

Using Borland's Project Tool to Compile and Link C++ Code


I. If your program only has one .CPP file, you can use the following steps to enable your program to run in windows mode.

  1. Choose the "File|New|Project" option from the C++ menu bar. (In Borland 4.5 choose the "Project|NewProject" option from the C++ menu bar);

  2. In the "Project Path and Name" box type the name of your program WITHOUT the .CPP extension. (If you use the .CPP extension you will DESTROY your source code.) Note that the "Target Name" box gets filled in automatically.

  3. In the "Target Type" box choose "EASYWIN"

  4. Click on "Advanced" and click on ".rc" and ".def" to turn off the check marks (if needed).
  5. Click on "OK" in the "Advanced Options" screen and then "OK" AGAIN in the "New Target" screen.

    Hit CTRL F9 (Shown as "RUN" under the "Debug" menu item) to compile and link your program. Do this over and over until you are free from errors, at which point your program will automatically run.

    NOTE: You only need to make a new project ONCE for each program you write.

II. For programs with more than one .CPP file:

  1. Follow steps 1 through 5 as above. (In step 2 above, when it says "type the name of your program", type the name of the file that contains your 'main'.)

  2. At this point you should have a "Project" window open at the bottom of your screen. The line at the top of this window should include the word "[.exe]". With your right mouse button click on this line. A pop-up window will appear. Choose "Add Node".

  3. Find a .CPP file that you need for this program and click on it. Then choose "OK". This file should appear in the "Project" window under the "[.exe]" line.

  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as many times as you need to to get all the required files listed in the "Project" window.