How to compile a C++ program using .NET Framework compilers at command line.?

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i want to compile a c++ program using .NET2.0 compiler. so i navigate to c:\windows\Microsoft.Netframework\2.0.57\ and uses csc compiler to compile.

It shows lot of errors.

But it compiles csharp file. But in visual studio it compiles. so i think that in visual studio c++ copiler installed i think so.

filename test.cpp

using namespace System;

class test

{

   void disp()

   {

      Console::WriteLine("Hello");
   }

 };

 void main()
 
{
   
  test *t=new test();
   
   t->disp();

}

so plz tell me is it possible to compile c++ file using .net framework 2.0 based comiler at command prompt and how?

Jon Skeet · Accepted Answer · 2009-05-13 11:21:29Z

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csc is the C# compiler, so you shouldn't be surprised that it doesn't compile C++.

Use cl (the C++ compiler) with the /clr switch to compile C++/CLI code. Alternatively, if you've got a solution/project file, use msbuild.

Note that the C++ compiler doesn't ship with .NET, unlike the C# compiler.

edited May 13, 2009 at 11:21

answered May 13, 2009 at 11:14

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Jin Kwon Over a year ago

Where can I get the cl.exe without installing Visual Studio?

Jon Skeet Over a year ago

@JinKwon: No idea, I'm afraid.

Albert Mosiałek Over a year ago

@JinKwon You can install Build Tools for Visual Studio. It contains bunch of command-line tools useful for build servers. You can pick required components (like c++ compiler) and it doesn't come with Visual Studio itself. Note, that it may require Visual Studio license anyway. In the moment you can download it here (bottom of page)

Marc Gravell · Accepted Answer · 2009-05-13 11:15:27Z

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It shouldn't be a huge surprise that the C# compiler doesn't like the C++ code; you might as well feed it vb / java / whatever - it isn't going to be legal.

To compile C++, you'll need the C++ compiler, perhaps from C++ Express Edition. Note that for this to compile into mixed/IL it'll been to be managed C++.

answered May 13, 2009 at 11:15

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VVS Over a year ago

You two should merge to one super hero :)

Marc Gravell Over a year ago

sounds painful... and our families might object (maybe, maybe not)

Otis Over a year ago

"By your powers combined I am Captain Planet."

Binary Worrier · Accepted Answer · 2009-05-13 11:16:02Z

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csc is the compiler for csharp, not C++

The easiest way to compile from the command line is to use msbuild, and pass it the name of your project (or solution file).

answered May 13, 2009 at 11:16

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