Changing Build Configuration

Use the Tool Settings properties tab to customize the tools and tool options used in your build configuration. Follow these steps to change build settings:

  1. Select the project for which you want to modify the build settings in the Project Explorer view.
  2. Select Project > Properties.
    The Properties for <project> window appears. The left panel of the window has a properties list. This list shows the build properties that apply to the current project.
  3. Expand the C/C++ Build property.
  4. Select Settings.
  5. Use the Configuration list to select the configuration that needs to be modified.
  6. Click the Tool Settings tab.
  7. Select the tool and change the settings as per your requirement.
  8. Click Apply to save the settings.
When you finish updating the tools and their settings, click OK to save and close the Properties for <project> window.