C/C++/Fortran Development Overview

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The following windows and tools are central to performing your daily C, C++, or Fortran development tasks in the IDE:

Projects Window

The Projects window is the main entry point to your project sources. It shows a logical view of important project contents such as source files, header files, and makefiles. You can right-click any project node to access a contextual menu of commands for building and running, as well as to open the Project Properties dialog box.

Files Window

The Files window shows a directory-based view of your projects, including files and folders that are not displayed in the Projects window. From the Files window, you can open and edit your project configuration files, like the project build script and properties file. You can also view build outputs like object (.o) files and executable (.exe) files.

Navigator Window

The Navigator window is a tool that displays information about C or C++ or Fortran source files in the currently open project. By default, the Navigator window is located in the lower lefthand corner of the IDE's workspace below the Projects and Files windows.

Classes Window

The Classes window lets you see all of the classes in your C++ project, and the members and fields for each class. By default, the Classes window is located in the same section of the IDE's workspace as the Projects and Files windows.

Source Editor Window

The Source Editor is a full-featured text editor that is integrated with the Projects window and the compilers. The Source Editor is automatically opened when a new and editable object is created from the available templates in the IDE. It can also be opened by double-clicking the node of an editable object in the Projects window.

Compilers

The Run menu contains commands for compiling applications. You can compile an entire project or compile single files. You can also access the most common compiling actions by using the command buttons in the Run toolbar or by using the keyboard equivalents.

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  Key C and C++ Development Concepts

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