Total noob - References?

Chris

Hi there.

OK, I've tried to learn C# before, rather half-heartedly, but never got anywhere with internet tutorials and helpfiles. Now I've got a hold of a decent C# book, and I'm stumped already!

I'm using Visual Studio 2003. If I start an "Empty Project" from the menu in VS, then add a "Code file" and enter the following:

using System;
using System.Windows.Forms;

Then I get errors. In my book, this is all it says to do. I have noticed, however, that if I create a "Windows Application" instead, delete all the automatic code, and enter my two lines, it works. This seems to be related to the "References" section in the VS Window, but my book (which is IDE-independent!) says nothing of this.

I don't really want to work around it, I'd far rather understand it. If anybody can help, or point me in the right direction, I'd be very appreciative. Apologies for the n00b post!

Chris

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Scott Lysle19y ago
In 2003, look at the solution explorer, you should see a folder called "References", open it and see if the references you are needing are not contained in the folder. Assuming they are not, right click on the References folder and select "Add References" from the context menu. This will open a dialog; the dialog has tabs, the one you are looking for .NET. Make sure the .NET tab is selected and then browse the list to find the missing references. Add them the project and rebuild it.
Solitaire19y ago
Which book are you using? (title; author; publisher)