Setting Up an MFC Application in Visual Studio 2015

Introduction

• Overview of setting up a Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) application.

Step 1: Creating a New Project

• Open Visual Studio 2015.
• Go to File > New Project.
• Locate Visual C++.
  • If not installed, click on it to install.
  • Ensure MFC is included in the installation.

Step 2: Project Configuration

• Select MFC Application and name your project.
• Choose the directory where you want to save it and click OK.

Step 3: Application Type Selection

• Choose between console and dialog-based applications.
• For this setup, select Dialog-based application.
  • Multi-document applications allow viewing documents within, which is not desired here.
• Default settings:
  • Uncheck Use HTML Dialog and Enhanced MFC Controls if not needed.
  • Change Security Development Lifecycle settings as required (optional).

Step 4: MFC DLL Settings

• Change from Use MFC DLL to your desired setting.
• Click Next.

Step 5: Window Features

• Enable Minimize Box and Maximize Box:
  • These allow the application window to be minimized and maximized.
  • Leave other features as default.
• Click Next.

Step 6: ActiveX Controls

• ActiveX controls can be left enabled (optional).
• Click Next.

Step 7: Class Generation

• Notice two classes are created.
• Click Finish to complete project setup.

Step 8: Initial Setup in the Application

• After loading, you may see a grid setup (may not be present by default).
• Delete any placeholder text (e.g., "To do: Place dialog controls here").
• Save changes.

Step 9: Adjusting Grid and Ruler Settings

• Go to Format > Guide Settings to change grid settings:
  • Option to toggle grid or set up rulers.

Step 10: Running the Application

• Click Local Windows Debugger to run the application.
  • Confirm with Yes to build it.
• Observe that the application appears and responds to buttons (e.g., OK and Cancel).

Conclusion

• The application is successfully set up and runs as intended.
• Thank you for watching!