Thread: CodeBlocks - about Win32 Projects

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    CodeBlocks - about Win32 Projects

    Hi everyone! I created a Win32 project in CodeBlocks, and compiled the original main.cpp file only. When I open the .exe file (in the bin folder of the project folder), the program executes normally, but why does the console window open in the background? Is there any way of preventing this from happening? Thanks in advance!

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    Code::Blocks usually creates two versions of your application, a release and debug version. Maybe you are compiling/running the debug version.

    Otherwise, try going to Project > Properties > Build Options > Type and make sure it is set to GUI application.

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    Yep... make sure it's set as a GUI project and you are using WinMain() instead of main().

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    I appreciate your help! I went to Project > Properties > Build Targets > Selected the Release option from the list (Debug, Release), and its option is set as GUI application. I pressed OK and recompiled the project. However, in both the bin and obj folders only the Debug folder was created. What am I doing wrong? Thanks again!

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    Nevermind! I still had to change the actual build target for the building process. Thanks!

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