macOS how do i make an executable icon?

[adrix7]

hi guys! how is do i make my C++ program into an executable icon in my desktop? running it like a regular applicaton without the use of xcode..


by the way is there a site that teaches us on how to explore/learn the potentials of xcode? ebook perhaps?


thanks again guys!

 

[MrFusion]

hi guys! how is do i make my C++ program into an executable icon in my desktop? running it like a regular applicaton without the use of xcode..


by the way is there a site that teaches us on how to explore/learn the potentials of xcode? ebook perhaps?


thanks again guys!

1) Set active build configuration to "release" instead of "debug".
2) Look in your project directory. It has a folder "Build", it should have an application file, usually with a standard program icon. Note that the debug version can also be used directly.