The Build menu provides commands to build projects and solutions.
Menu command | Keystroke | Description |
Build and Debug |
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Builds the active project and starts debugging it. |
Build and Run |
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Builds the active project and runs it without debugging. |
Compile file |
Ctrl+F7 |
Compiles the selected project file. |
Build project |
F7 |
Builds the active project. |
Rebuild project |
Alt+F7 |
Rebuilds the active project. |
Clean project |
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Removes all output and temporary files generated by the active project. |
Build Solution |
Shift+F7 |
Builds all projects in the solution. |
Rebuild Solution |
Alt+Shift+F7 |
Rebuilds all projects in the solution. |
Clean Solution |
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Removes all output and temporary files generated by all projects in the solution. |
Batch Build | Displays the Batch Build menu. | |
Cancel Build | Shift+Pause | Stops any build in progress. |
Build Configurations... | Displays the Build Configurations dialog. | |
Set Active Build Configuration | Displays a menu which allows you to select the active build configuration. | |
Show Build Log | Displays the Build Log in the Output window. |