To create a new PL/I project

  1. In Visual Studio, click File > New > Project.
  2. In the Create a new project dialog box, select PL/I from the Language drop-down list.
  3. Select a project template from the list:
    • Console Application - to create a PL/I command-line application
    • Empty Project - to create a PL/I command-line application which does not include any source files
    • Link Library - to create a PL/I application that compiles to .dll files
    • Mainframe Subsystem Application - to use JCL, BMS, and macro files with your project
    • Static Library - to create a PL/I .lib assembly
  4. Click Next.
  5. Specify a name for your project and solution, and a location to store the project in. Optionally, choose to store the solution and project in the same folder, then click Create.
Note: By default, new PL/I projects target x64 platforms. If you want to change this, use the Configuration Manager for the solution, and the Configuration and Platform Target settings on the PL/I tab in the project's properties.
Parent topic: Working with PL/I Solutions, Projects and Files