How to run a .cpp file by xcode without adding it to a project?

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I am trying to run my old .cpp files with double clicking on them to get opened by xcode. But when the code opens in the xcode editor no Run option exists. I tried to wrap my head around it and the only solution I found is to create a new project and then adding this file to that. What should I do?

Either create an Xcode project or if they are self-contained .cpp files you could create a Makefile to compile them from the command line. — trojanfoe
– trojanfoe, Commented Nov 4, 2015 at 14:03
No, Run as in "run project". Compiling the source file is part of that process. — trojanfoe
– trojanfoe, Commented Nov 4, 2015 at 14:04

user5525017 · Accepted Answer · 2015-11-04 14:19:05Z

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You can't run a .cpp file by Xcode without adding it to a project.

if you want to run a .cpp file without creating a project.You can just use terminal and find the directory of your file,enter: g++ a.cpp

answered Nov 4, 2015 at 14:19

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Lewis Levin Over a year ago

Annoying. For quick run and go, try CodeRunner. Way fewer features than Xcode or most editors (like VS Code) or IDEs but really simple for experimenting.

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