# Using Microsoft Visual Studio*

You can use the Intel® oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler within the Microsoft Visual Studio* integrated development environment (IDE) to develop C++ or DPC++ applications, including static library (.LIB), dynamic link library (.DLL), and main executable (.EXE) applications. This environment makes it easy to create, debug, and execute programs. You can build your source code into several types of programs and libraries, using the IDE or from the command line.

The IDE offers these major advantages:

- Makes application development quicker and easier by providing a visual development environment.
- Provides integration with the native Microsoft Visual Studio debugger.
- Makes other IDE tools available.

## Find Product Information

To access the product information for the Intel® oneAPI DPC++ Compiler:

1. Open Help > About Microsoft Visual Studio
2. In the left pane, select Intel® oneAPI DPC++ Compiler - Package ID: [_package ID_].
3. In the bottom pane, product details will show: Intel® oneAPI DPC++ Compiler: - toolkit version: [_toolkit version_], extension version [_extension version_], Package ID: [_package ID_], Copyright © [_copyright year_] Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

To access the product information for the Intel® C++ Compiler:

1. Open Help > About Microsoft Visual Studio
2. In the left pane, select Intel® C++ Compiler - Package ID: [_package ID_].
3. In the bottom pane, product details will show: Intel® C++ Compiler: - toolkit version: [_toolkit version_], extension version [_extension version_], Package ID: [_package ID_], Copyright © [_copyright year_] Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

To access the product information for the Intel Libraries for oneAPI:

1. Open Help > About Microsoft Visual Studio
2. In the left pane, select Intel Libraries for oneAPI - Package ID: [_package ID_].
3. In the bottom pane, product details will show: Intel Libraries for oneAPI: - toolkit version: [_toolkit version_], extension version [_extension version_], Package ID: [_package ID_], Copyright © [_copyright year_] Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Parent topic: Compiler Setup

- Creating a New Project
- Using the Intel® oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler
- Build a Project
- Selecting the Compiler Version
- Switching Back to the Visual C++* Compiler
- Selecting a Configuration
- Specifying a Target Platform
- Specifying Directory Paths
- Specifying a Base Platform Toolset with the Intel® oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler
- Using Property Pages
- Using Intel Libraries with Microsoft Visual Studio*
- Changing the Selected Intel Libraries for oneAPI
- Including MPI Support
- Performing Parallel Project Builds
- Dialog Box Help