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Where are C/C++ Preprocessor settings in project properties UI in VS 2015 Community Edition?

With the hope of getting trained for C++ as a zero newbie, I was following directives to create a C++ dev environment on a PC equipped with Windows 10 and Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition.

I create a new C++ project on VS 2015 CE empty C++ Project in VS CE

When I right-click project properties, I cannot locate C/C++ > Preprocessor - it's just not there as can be seen from the screenshot.

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So trying to figure out how on Earth I can add some custom preprocessor definitions here. :-(

Solution

  • Add at least one .cpp or .c file to your project (or, more generally, an item with ItemType "C/C++ Compiler").

    A desired entry will appear in Project Property Pages (exactly where you expect it to be):

    Configuration properties -> C/C++

    There will be subentry "Preprocessor".

    Alternatively, you may create a project of type

    Visual C++ -> Win32 -> Win32 Console Application (or, more general, Win32 Project)

    This type of projects already contains C++ files with some simple code.