How to: Create CLR Console Applications
To create a console application, use the Console Application template, which is available from the New Project dialog box.
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To create a common language runtime (CLR) console application
On the File menu, click New, and then click Project.
The New Project dialog box appears.
In the Project types pane, click the Visual C++ node. In the Templates pane, select the CLR Console Application project template.
In the Name box, enter a unique name for your application.
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You can also specify other project and solution settings from the New Project dialog box, but these settings are not required.
Click the OK button.