Tutorial: Importing an existing project
The following tutorial takes you though the process of importing a 'legacy' application using the CDT.
Step 1: You want to create a single project that will reflect all of the components for the existing source tree.
- Select File > New > Project.
- For this tutorial, expand C/C++ and select C++ project.
The New Project wizard displays. Click here to see an illustration (displayed in a separate window).
- In the Project name field, type a name for the project.
- Ensure that the Use default location option is not selected because here we will specify where the resources reside in the file system, in a location other than your workspace.
We assume this directory location already exists, and contains e.g. source files and makefile. If it does not exist, it will be created.In this example, we will use an existing
hello.cpp
and its existinghello.mak
makefile, located in the directoryc:\brandon
.Click here to see an illustration (displayed in a separate window).
- In the Location field, specify the path to the existing files for your project.
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