I have a single CPP file which contains my code, however when I try to compile it specifically with build feature I can't find how and were to do it.

I tried building through solution explorer but there was no option for build

CodePudding user response：

Go to the Visual Studio's File Menu and choose:
File Menu -> New -> Project -> Select C from the filter dropdown list -> Select Empty Project from the list below -> Click the Next button -> Enter the Project Name - > click the Create button.

In the Solution Explorer project tree:
Right-click on the Source Files leaf item -> Select Add -> Select Existing Item -> Browse to your .cpp source file -> Click the Add button.

Right-click on the project's icon ( next to the name you had given it ) in the Solution Explorer Tree -> select Build.

Most likely you will also have to Right-click on the project's icon in the Solution Explorer Tree and select Properties ...and set bunch of options there. Which ones and how is outside the scope of your question.

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