How to: Create CLR Console Applications
To create a console application, use the Console Application template, which is available in the New Project dialog box.
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To create a common language runtime (CLR) console application
On the menu bar, choose File, New, Project.
The New Project dialog box appears.
Under Installed Templates, select the Visual C++ node, and then select the CLR node. Select the CLR Console Application icon.
In the Name box, enter a unique name for your application.
You can specify other project and solution settings, but they are not required.
Choose the OK button.