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Managing Project Files with the Solution Explorer

As you develop projects, they'll become more and more complex, often containing many objects such as forms and modules. Each object is defined by one or more files. In addition, you can build complex solutions composed of more than one project. The Solution Explorer window shown in Figure 2.19 is the tool for managing all the files in a simple or complex solution. Using the Solution Explorer, you can add, rename, and remove project files, as well as select objects to view their properties. If the Solution Explorer window isn't visible on your screen, show it now by choosing Solution Explorer from the View menu.

Figure 2.19. Use the Solution Explorer window to manage all the files that make up ...