Create template-based files

CLion provides file templates for most of the supported languages. These templates help you create files with initial content already present.

There are four templates for C/C++: C++ Class, C++ Source File, C++ Header File, and C++ Module Interface Unit.

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.
  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.

Last modified: 09 October 2024