Visual C++ Custom Build Rule Files Dialog Box

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This dialog box enables you to add, modify, or search for Rule Files, which contain custom build rules for your C++ projects.

To access this dialog box, right-click the project node in Solution Explorer to bring up the project context menu, and then select the Custom Build Rules menu item.

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  • Available Rule Files
    Displays the list of available rule files. In the Name column, check the rule files that you want to add to your project.

    Note

    Use the VC++ Project Settings, Projects and Solutions, Options Dialog Box to modify the Rule File Search Paths option.

  • New Rule File
    Opens the New Rule File Dialog Box.

  • Modify Rule File
    Opens a dialog box similar to the New Rule File dialog box.

  • Find Existing
    Enables you to search for .rules files.

  • Refresh List
    Refreshes the list of available .rules files.

  • Contained Custom Build Rules
    Displays the custom build rules contained in the rule file that is selected in the Available Rule Files list.