To compile a Visual C++ .NET console application on the command line

To compile native C++ program.

On commad line type : cl simple.cpp The cl.exe compiler generates an executable program simple.exe. Other generated Files.  obj file

To compile C++ CLI program.

At the command line prompt, type cl /clr simpleclr.cpp and press Enter: The cl.exe compiler generates an executable program simpleclr.exe. Other generated Files.  obj file,  .manifest file