Adding a C/C++ nature to an Eclipse project

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Alex Marshall picture Alex Marshall · Aug 24, 2009 · Viewed 13.4k times · Source

Does anybody know how to add a C/C++ project nature to an Eclipse project through the UI ? I'm importing a project and working with legacy code that was originally started in Visual Studio 4 and I'd really like to be able to make as much use of Eclipse's helpers as possible.

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Glen picture Glen · Aug 24, 2009

Assuming you've got the CDT plugin installed

Right-click on the project.

Select: New -> Other

Under C/C++, select "Convert to a C/C++ project"

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