How to use a different compiler from the IDE

Question

Hi,

I am using Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition. How do I change the compiler used to build my project? I want to use icc.exe instead of cl.exe. I have looked everywhere but I can't find it!

Thank you,

Rodrigo

Answer 1

This is a new feature in VS2010. You can create your own Platform/Toolset.

See the CTP walkthrough and you can post here if you have questions:

    http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vs2010ctpcpp/thread/b36cc0ca-3281-42cb-aa5b-6f08fff09603

Chuck

Answer 2

Note: The Express Editions of Visual Studio do not support Extensibility.