Can I delete the default code?

[357mag]

I'm thinking of picking up Visual C++.NET. I found out through someone else that when you start a new console project the program places this default code in the window:

#include stdafx.h

int _tmain(int argc, TCHAR* argv[])
{
return 0;
}

Now this is Microsoft specific stuff. I was wondering if I could delete all of it and just enter the basic C++ code that is outlined in my book which is this:

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main( )
{
cout << "Hello There!";

return 0;
}

Now if I do that will the program still run? Or will the compiler start throwing error messages cuz I deleted that default code? I would prefer to delete that default code and just type in my code.

[redhead]

Sure, it's your program, you can decide what code it should consist of. Just delete what ever is placed in the editor, and start your own from scratch.

The default code it shows is just what it expects anyone, who dosn't know where to start, would be using for their program, since the editor itself isn't a mind reader, it can't provide the aprorpriate code for any situation.

[QUantumAnenome]

There are many flavors of .net projects.
I always set my new console projects' parameters to "empty project". This will not generate any code for you.
If you just create a console project, (and do NOT choose the empty project parameter), and it does create some files for you, you cannot delete it all. The #include "stdafx.h" in the source, and the stdafx.h file itself must be there because pre-compiled headers are the default for non-empty projects. All source files for this project now must have this unless you changes the settings. I believe the rest you can delete.