To create a new PL/I project

  1. In Visual Studio, click File > New > Project.
  2. In the New Project dialog box, expand Installed.
  3. Expand COBOL or PL/I in the Installed pane, and 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
      Note: This is located under Enterprise Server > Native
    • Static Library - to create a PL/I .lib assembly
  4. Specify a project name and location, and click OK.
Note: PL/I projects only compile for x86 platforms.
Parent topic: Working with PL/I Solutions, Projects and Files