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Is it possible to compile and run C code in Visual Studio?

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  • 07-07-2008 8:01pm
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    AARRRGH
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    Hello

    I'm using an ancient C compiler which crashes every now and then when I do large calculations.

    I've tried to create a new project in VS, but I'm only offered Visual C++, C#, J# and VB.

    Do any of you know if I can compile and run C code in Visual Studio?

    Thanks


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    aidan_walsh
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    From what I can see on Google the MS C++ compiler should compile C code as long as it is in a project file.


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    ethernet
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    Visual Express C++ can compile C so there's no reason why Visual Studio can't. Select to create a C++ project but, when adding a file, be sure to truncate the file ending to just '.c'.


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    ressem
    Registered Users Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭ressem


    As Ethernet said,
    or for existing projects right click on the project or file, Configuration C/C++, Advanced.

    Compile as C code.


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