Build Commands in Visual C++
The selected build-related commands discussed below are found on the Build menu. For related information, see Compiler Options and Linker Options. Most build settings are made in the Project Settings dialog box, available from the Project menu
| Build menu command | Action |
| Batch Build | Builds multiple projects. |
| Build | Compiles and links the project, processing all files that have changed since the last build. Results are displayed in the Output window. Your program will be ready to run, providing it has no fatal errors. |
| Compile | Runs the compiler on the select source file(s). Results are displayed in the Output window. |
| Configurations | Specifies a particular (such as Release or Debug). |
| Execute | Runs the program that has been built. |
| Export Makefile | Exports a buildable project in external makefile format. |
| Rebuild All | Builds all files in the project, processing files regardless of whether they have changed since the last build. |
| Stop Build | Stops the build. |
| Update All Dependencies | Updates dependencies for the selected project(s). |