Add folders in a visual c++ project

Question

How can I add whole folder and its subdirectories in a visual c++ project? I am using visual studio 2010 professional. I mean you can add files by using Add Existing Item but how do you add a whole directory?

Answer 1

The quickest way that I know of is to

• add the folder to your project file directory using Windows Explorer
• find the folder in Solution Explorer (make sure Show All Files is checked)
• right click on the folder and select Include In Project

You may have to do the folder and the files separately, but you can select multiple files at once.