Using the “Blank Solution” template; can't compile project

[RichardOnRails]

Hi,

I created a new project using the Blank Solution template. I populated
the blank .cpp with a sample I downloaded from
http://www.voidspace.org.uk/ironpython/winforms/part5.shtml. When I
try to compile it,
the Debug tab "Start ..." menus are grayed out and Project tab has no
"Build" menus. How do I fix this so I can test the sample?

Details follow. Any ideas?

Thanks in Advance,
Richard

DETAILS:
I created a new project in VS2008 of type “Visual Studio Solutions”
using the “Blank Solution” template.
I named it “TestingBlankSolutionProj” stored at “K:\_Projects\C++
\VS2008”
I clicked OK
I got:
-- a “TestingBlankSolutionProj” solution with 0 projects
-- a directory “K:\_Projects\C++\VS2008\TestingBlankSolutionProj”
populated with:
---- TestingBlankSolutionProj.sln
---- TestingBlankSolutionProj.suo

So far, so good

I created a new file of category “VC++” with template “C++ File (.cpp)
I got a blank file display named “Source1.cpp”
I saved the file to K:\_Projects\C++\VS2008\TestingBlankSolutionProj
\Project\MyProgram.cpp

So far, so good

I populated MyProgram.cpp with sample code from
http://www.voidspace.org.uk/ironpython/winforms/part5.shtml
I saved the file.

Finally, I tried to compile/run the program.
However, the Debug tab grayed out both “Start ...” menus
The Project tab was virtually unpopulated.

 

[Victor Bazarov]

I created a new project using the Blank Solution template. I populated
the blank .cpp with a sample I downloaded from
http://www.voidspace.org.uk/ironpython/winforms/part5.shtml. When I
try to compile it,
the Debug tab "Start ..." menus are grayed out and Project tab has no
"Build" menus. How do I fix this so I can test the sample?

Details follow. Any ideas?
[..]

Wrong newsgroup. You need 'microsoft.public.vc.*' hierarchy.

V

 

[jacob navia]

hey pal...

add the file you created to the project.

 

[Richard]

hey pal...

add the file you created to the project.

Hi Jacob,

Thanks for your response.

add the file you created to the project.

I've got a problem in following your guidance:

When I first did File | New | Project ..., AFIK, I didn't actually
get a project. I just got a "solution". I don't see how I can create
a project belonging to this solution ... or a stand-alone project
independent of any solution

I'd appreciate any further guidance you might offer.

BTW, until I retired about a month after the 9/11 attack, I was using
VS and MFC developing and maintain financial apps. I just decided to
dip my toe in programming waters again, but a lot has changed
with .Net and VS.

Best wishes,
Richard

 

[Victor Bazarov]

[..]
I'd appreciate any further guidance you might offer.

BTW, until I retired about a month after the 9/11 attack,[..]

Totally gratuitous use of an emotional reference in a technical forum.
You're still way off-topic here. Please go to 'microsoft.public.vc.*'
hierarchy of newsgroups for further guidance on this product-specific
matter.

V