How do I program C++ and C# simultaneously in Visual Studio?

Question

I asked almost everywhere and didn't get an answer, I ended up realizing that it is possible to use C++ and C# In Visual Studio simultaneously, but I don't know how I can do this, and I would also like to know if it is possible to apply this in Windows Forms, if so, how do I do it? Is there any tutorial? Forum? I'm really lost on this. Any help I would appreciate

Answer 1

Hi, @Caua Cabral

Do you need C++CLR?

You could install C++CLI support in Visual Studio Installer.

Create a CLR empty project (.Net Framework) and add new item -> CLR Winform.

Add code in .cpp to run form:

#include "MyForm.h"

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

[STAThread]
int main(array < String^>^ args)
{
    Application::EnableVisualStyles();
    Application::SetCompatibleTextRenderingDefault(0);
    //Project1 Namespace  in MyForm.h
    Project1::MyForm form;
    Application::Run(% form);
}

Here is the document: .NET programming with C++/CLI

Best regards,

Minxin Yu

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Answer 2

Each language will have its own project and can be used by each other when each project targets the same .NET Framework or .NET Core Framework.