CODEWITHSUNDEEP
visual-studio-2012visual-c++embedded-resource
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Reputation: 461

Adding custom data to RC file in visual studio

When I create new *.rc file in visual studio and import some custom resource types in it, visual studio include "resources.h" and some directives implicitly in *rc file.

I want create Plain RC file to add custom type binary data only. later I can build it to embed with application.

But each time I have to manually remove "directives and included headers" from *.rc before compilation.

Is there any way, so I create new *rc file and add any coustom data without adding any include files and directives in visual studio?

I can locally create *.rc file and add any data like i edit text file. But I want to create using visual studio.

Upvotes: 2

Views: 3988

Answers (1)

J3soon
J3soon

Reputation: 3153

I don't think that the Visual Studio Express can let you add .rc files.

But you can go Project->Add New Item...->Visual C++->Code->C++ File (.cpp)

and change the file name to app.rc.

After that, Right-Click the app.rc file and select View Code.

Now, you can edit it like a text file.

Support Link:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa381058%28VS.85%29.aspx

Upvotes: 1

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