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How to create a new static library project in Visual C++

  • From the File menu, select New and then Project….
  • From the Project types pane, under Visual C++, select Win32.
  • From the Templates pane, select Win32 Console Application.
  • Choose a name for the project, such as MathFuncsLib, and enter it in the Name field. Choose a name for the solution, such as StaticLibrary, and enter it in the Solution Name field.
  • Press OK to start the Win32 application wizard. From the Overview page of the Win32 Application Wizard dialog, press Next.
  • From the Application Settings page of the Win32 Application Wizard, under Application type, select Static library.
  • From the Application Settings page of the Win32 Application Wizard, under Additional options, deselect Pre-compiled header.
  • Press Finish to create the project.
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