There are several topics that introduce the different types of projects you can create with Microsoft Visual C++ 2005.
Creates a simple C++ program with a text editor and compiles it on the command line.
Creates a Visual C++ program with .NET classes and compiles it using the Visual Studio Development Environment.
Describes how to locate sample Visual C++ programs in the help topics and how to compile and run them.
In this procedure you can type in your own C++ program or use one of the sample programs.
Creates a Windows Forms application using standard controls from the Toolbox.
Describes how to convert various Visual C++ strings from one type to another.
Details how to install the Microsoft Platform SDK for use in building Win32 application using Visual C++ Express Edition.
Creates a new standard C++ program and tests it functionality using Visual Studio.
Creates a Windows Forms control and an application to test it.
Creates a managed assembly and an application that references the assembly.
Creates a dynamic link library and an application that references the DLL.
Creates a static library and an application that references it.
Provides information for UNIX users who are new to Visual C++.
Provides information on the C and C++ languages as well as the various libraries they incorporate.
Provides information on all the interfaces and types that are included in the .NET Framework.
The Ecma specification of the C++/CLI language.
Provides support for creating projects, writing and debugging code, and deploying applications.
Contains conceptual and task-based topics on Visual C++ programming.
Describes the various ways you can build projects using Visual Studio.