Having to manually link .cpp files on VS Code?

[Geners]

Now that I have two CPP files. I have to run the code by typing in “cl main.cpp FBullCowGame.cpp” every time or it gives me linker issues when I try to run the program

if I just do “cl main.cpp” and then run it, this is what happens

main.obj : error LNK2019: unresolved external symbol "public: int __thiscall FBullCowGame::GetMaxTries(void)" (?GetMaxTries@FBullCowGame@@QAEHXZ) referenced in function "void __cdecl PlayGame(void)" (?PlayGame@@YAXXZ)
main.exe : fatal error LNK1120: 1 unresolved externals

is there a way I can link every cpp without typing in them all in every time in the terminal
I included the header in both CPP’s I thought the compiler would link them for me

[DanM]

As stated in Discord, use a build task in VSCode.
https://youtu.be/cX69SFzxFo8

I forgot about setting up debugging when I made this will probably re-do it soon unless Ben beats me with the redo of section 1.

Alternatively use a proper build system.

[Geners]

When I click ctrl + shift + b It shows “C/C++: cl.exe build acttive file”

but the “Detect Tasks” prompt does not appear.

[DanM]

Did you launch code through the dev command prompt and do you have the latest version of the C/C++ extension?

[Geners]

I downloaded the C/C++ extension two days ago so I am assuming it is the latest but I can check.

I launched the code using the “cl” command in the terminal. I don’t know what you mean by that.

[Geners]

Yes, it’s the current version of C/C++

version 0.22.1

[DanM]

It’s showcased in the video. VS Code is launched through the developer command prompt by typing “code”.

Edit: actually I just tested it and it still shows up regardless could you show me what you have?

[Geners]

Yes, I opened VScode through the developer command prompt. Sorry for the confusion.

[Geners]

this is what I’m seeing

[DanM]

Solved on Discord