CODEWITHSUNDEEP
visual-studio-2005
Ravisha
Ravisha

Reputation: 3343

Compile a single class/file in Visual Studio

I just want to know if we can compile a single file/class in Visual Studio. I often change just a single file but end up compiling the entire project. This might be a trivial case but will be very helpful:) I am using visual studio 2005 working on a C# project in .net 2.0.

Upvotes: 47

Views: 76968

Answers (5)

testing_22
testing_22

Reputation: 2585

THE EASIEST WAY (2024)

When using Visual Studio, it's possible to compile and run individual C# class files without the need for extensive configuration. Here's the process I typically follow:

  1. Open the Desired CS File: Ensure the file is opened in Visual Studio.

  2. Set Up a New Startup Configuration: On the left side of the interface, near the second green run button, click on Startup Project (highlighted in the provided image). configure_startup_project

  3. Select the Current Selection Option: Apply this selection.

choose_current_selection

That's it! You're now ready to run your single C# file.

Upvotes: 0

sbhal
sbhal

Reputation: 145

Compile a project — ignoring all irrelevant files. (See also https://stackoverflow.com/a/18940150/2422360 for an answer I wrote that has a fuller look at this.)

Upvotes: 0

Santeri
Santeri

Reputation: 49

Okay, I think I know what you are looking for. I think there's a better way to word this, but what you need to do, is to open the Visual Studio Command Prompt Found in the Start Menu. Within it you can use the "cl" command to compile C/C++. Usage: cl [ option... ] filename... [ /link linkoption... ]

As in:

cl /O2 test.c

Upvotes: 4

Timores
Timores

Reputation: 14589

The granularity of compilation is the DLL, so there is no way to do what you are asking.

Or do you mean that you compile the whole solution for a singe change (or at least VS checks if all projects require building) ? There is an option under 'project and solution' / 'Build and run', 'only build startup projects and dependencies on Run' that helps.

Edited: Ctrl-f7 for 'build file' is for C++ projects.

Upvotes: 4

Scott Smith
Scott Smith

Reputation: 3986

Ctrl+F7 will compile only the active source file.

Look for the Compile item at the bottom of the Build menu.

Of course, you'll still have to do a build before you can test, but if you just want a quick sanity check after modifying a source file, this can be handy.

Upvotes: 57

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