New Custom Resource Dialog Box

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Enables you to create a new custom resource.

Resource Type
Provides a text box for you to enter the name of a custom resource type. Visual C++ automatically capitalizes the name when you exit the New Custom Resource dialog box.

Do not specify a resource name or ID that is reserved by Visual Studio. The reserved names are DESIGNINFO, HWB, and TEXTINCLUDE, and the reserved ID is 255.

Add Resource Dialog Box