Create template-based files

In the Project tool window, select the directory in which you want to add new files. Right-click it and select New | C++ Class from the context menu.

• Specify the name of the new class.

• Use the default file type or choose from the drop-down list:

  

  Click the spanner icon to access the default file extensions settings:

  

• In the Namespace field, set the namespace for your class.

  If you specify a nonexistent namespace, it will be created along with the new class.

  tip

  To create an unnamed namespace, type a blank space.

  This field has basic validation checking for whether the identifier is a valid namespace name (or a blank space).

• Select the Create header only checkbox if you want to create the header file only.

• CLion can automatically add files to CMake targets.

  Select the target from the list or click Add new target to create a new one. For more information, refer to Adding files to CMake projects.

In the Project tool window, select the directory in which you want to add new files. Right-click it and select New | C/C++ Source File from the context menu.

• Specify the name of the new file.

• Use the default file type or choose from the drop-down list:

  

  Click the spanner icon to access the default file extensions settings:

  

• Select the Create an associated header checkbox to create the corresponding header file as well.

• CLion can automatically add files to CMake targets.

  Select the target from the list or click Add new target to create a new one. For more information, refer to Adding files to CMake projects.

In the Project tool window, select the directory in which you want to add new files. Right-click it and select New | C/C++ Header File from the context menu.

• Specify the name of the new file.

• Use the default file type or choose from the drop-down list:

  

  Click the spanner icon to access the default file extensions settings:

  

• CLion can automatically add files to CMake targets.

  Select the target from the list or click Add new target to create a new one. For more information, refer to Adding files to CMake projects.