CIS 22 - Data Structures: How to create a project using Borland C++ for DOS.

• The purpose of creating a project file in Borland C++ is to create a file which takes care of compilation of a program that involves several source modules (.cpp files).

• To create a project in Borland C++ for DOS :

1. Go to the PROJECT  option in main menu.
2. Select Open Project / Create Project  and create a file with  .prj extention.
3. Select  Add Item  and add all the modules to the project.
4. Select Build All in Compile menu in order to compile .prj file with all the .cpp files included.
5. Select Run to run .exe file created as the result of compilation of  .prj file.
 
• Here is an example:

   
Suppose you have following files:
min_val.cpp        (contains the definition of function  find_min)
max_val.cpp        (contains the definition of function  find_max)
max_val.h            (contains prototype of function find_max and is included in "max_val.cpp") 
min_val.h            (contains prototype of function find_max and is included in "min_val.cpp") 
min_max.cpp       (contains main()  function that includes "min_val.h" and "max_val.h" )
 

To create a project:
1. Create a project and name the file assignm.prj
2. Add as items min_val.cpp , max_val.cpp, and min_max.cpp files.
3. Go to Compile and select Build All.
    If there are some errors, the compiler will let you know in where the errors are.
4. In case of successful compilation, select Run to run assignm.exe

Sanam Dadsheva