# Perform Common Tasks with Microsoft Visual Studio*

This topic outlines the basic steps for using the Intel® Fortran Compiler with Microsoft Visual Studio*.

## Build and Run a Fortran Project

- To build the application, select Build > Build Solution. Any errors will be displayed in the Output window. Double-click a message to go to the line in error.
- To run without debugging, select Debug > Start Without Debugging. The console window will remain open after the program exits until you press Enter.
- To run under the debugger, first set a breakpoint at the first executable line of the program by clicking in the gray column to the left of the source line. Then select Debug > Start Debugging. If the program exits normally, the console window will be closed automatically.

## Convert Compaq* Visual Fortran Projects

For information on converting projects from Compaq* Visual Fortran to Intel® Fortran, see Convert and Copy Projects.

Parent topic: Use Microsoft Visual Studio

## See Also

Creating a New Project
Convert and Copy Projects