# Creating a run or debug configuration

You can create customized run configuration which you can save for reuse.

To create a run configuration:

1. In the C/C++ Projects view, select a project.
2. Click Run > Run or Run > Debug.
3. In the Configurations box, expand C/C++ Local.
4. Click New. The name of the new project is displayed in the Configurations box. The default name is the name of the project.
5. To change the default name of the new run/debug configuration, see Selecting an application to run or debug.

CDT Projects
Project file views

Creating or editing a run configuration

Run and Debug dialog box