Availability:Public
Title:C++ Class Wizard
Crumbs: %ROOT%, Programming, Programming\Development
Description:An overview of the C++ Class Wizard in UE4.
Version: 4.16
Parent:Programming/Development/ManagingGameCode
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type:overview

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The **C++ Class Wizard** provides a fast and easy way to add native C++ code classes into your project for you to extend 
with your own functionality, if you wish. This converts a content-only project into a code project. You can access the C++ Class Wizard like so:

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Please make sure you are running Visual Studio 2015 or higher for Windows Desktop installed before proceeding.  If you are using Mac, make sure to have Xcode 8 or higher installed.
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1. In the main editor, select **File > New C++ Class...**

	![](FileCPP.png)

1. The **C++ Class Wizard** will appear, showing commonly added classes. If you do not see the class you are looking for, then you will need to view the entire Class hierarchy listing. Click the **Show All Classes** checkbox in the upper-right corner of the window. 

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		| [REGION:lightbox][![](CppClassWizard.png)(w:430)](CppClassWizard.png)[/REGION] | [REGION:lightbox][![](AllClasses.png)(w:430)](AllClasses.png)[/REGION] |
		| :---: | :---: |
		| Default Classes | All Classes |
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	Choose the Class you wish to add and click the **Next >** button.

1. You will then be prompted to enter a **Name** for your new Class. Do so and click the **Create Class** button. This will create the header (.h) and source (.cpp) files.
	
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		[![](NameNewActor.png)(w:600)](NameNewActor.png)
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		Class names may only contain alphanumeric characters and cannot contain spaces. The field will notify you if you enter an invalid name.
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		windows
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		The code will immediately open in Visual Studio, ready for editing.
	
		![](CodeEditing.png)

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		[PARAMLITERAL:category]
		OS
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		[PARAMLITERAL:active]
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		[PARAM:content]
		The code will immediately open in Xcode, ready for editing.

		![](CodeEditing_xcode.png)

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	[/OBJECT]

[PUBLISH:Licensee]
For instructions on compiling your Class when finished editing, please see [](Programming\Development\BuildingUnrealEngine).
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For instructions on compiling your Class when finished editing, please see [the Compiling Projects documentation.](Programming\Development\CompilingProjects)
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## Related Topics

* [](Programming\Development\VisualStudioSetup)
* [](Programming\Development\CodingStandard)
* [](Programming\Development\BuildingUnrealEngine)
* [](Programming\Development\CompilingProjects)