So I've been trying to learn C++.

[Ampzor]

But, My IDE "Textpad" doesn't compile .cpp files. It has the option to save them, or do i need to change my path variable some how? I have been writing java for a few months, and wanted a change. So I decided C++, is there something I have forgotten.

[Paul McKenzie]

But, My IDE "Textpad" doesn't compile .cpp files. It has the option to save them, or do i need to change my path variable some how? I have been writing java for a few months, and wanted a change. So I decided C++, is there something I have forgotten.

The problem is that you forgot to get a C++ compiler. Visual Studio and gcc are examples.

Regards,

Paul McKenzie

[Kevin McFarlane]

You could try the free Visual C++ 2010 Express. Since you are a TextPad user you will find that the editor is fairly similar, so it will ease the familiarisation process. Though that will be the least of it if you're new to C++.

[ninja9578]

Code::Blocks is another popular IDE that comes with a compiler.