# Use Microsoft Visual Studio

You can use the Intel® Fortran Compiler within the Microsoft Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE) to develop Fortran 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.

Parent topic: Compiler Setup

- Use Microsoft Visual Studio* Solution Explorer
- Create a New Project
- Perform Common Tasks with Microsoft Visual Studio*
- Select a Version of the Intel® Fortran Compiler
- Specify Fortran File Extensions
- Understand Solutions, Projects, and Configurations
- Navigate Programmatic Components in a Fortran File
- Specify Path, Library, and Include Directories
- Set Compiler Options in the Microsoft Visual Studio* IDE Property Pages
- Supported Build Macros
- Use Manifests
- Use Intel® Libraries with Microsoft Visual Studio*
- Use Guided Auto Parallelism in Microsoft Visual Studio*
- Use Code Coverage in Microsoft Visual Studio*
- Use Profile Guided Optimization in Microsoft Visual Studio*
- Use Source Editor Enhancements in Microsoft Visual Studio*
- Create the Executable Program
- Convert and Copy Projects
- About Fortran Project Types
- Optimization Reports
- Dialog Box Help

## See Also

Performing Common Tasks with Microsoft Visual Studio
Using Microsoft Visual Studio Solution Explorer
Using Breakpoints in the Debugger