# How to use C++ with .NET framework (C++/CLI)

###### tags: `C/C++`

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If you want to use C++ on .NET framework, you can follow the steps in this article.
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[ToC]

## :memo: Where do I start?

### Step 1: Prerequisite Tools

- [x] Visual studio IDE

### Step 2: Create a new CLR project
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If don't find CLR project, it might be some c++ cli extension do not install.
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### Step 3: Add New Item

>Select `CLR - Windows Form`

### Step 4: Setting project properties

- Configuration Properties > Linker > System

>**SubSystem** select `WINDOWS(/SUBSYSTEM:WINDOWS)`

- Configuration Properties > Linker > Advanced

>**Entry Point** type `main`

### Step 5: Open .cpp file and paste it in

using namespace System;
using namespace System::Windows::Forms;

[STAThread]
void main(array<String^>^ args) {
    Application::EnableVisualStyles();
    Application::SetCompatibleTextRenderingDefault(false);

    // Project1 is project name
    // MyForm is Form.h name
    Project1::MyForm form;
    Application::Run(% form);
}

### Step 6: Unload and reload project will find it work!

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## Reference

- Youtube ➜ [c++ empty CLR Windows Form visual studio 2017 RC](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urhbIfR9Beo)