How do I convert a .NET console application to a Winforms or WPF application

Question

I frequently start with a simple console application to try out an idea, then create a new GUI based project and copy the code in. Is there a better way? Can I convert my existing console application easily?

Answer 1

Just add a new Winform, add the following code to your Main:

    Application.EnableVisualStyles();
    Application.SetCompatibleTextRenderingDefault(false);
    Application.Run(new Form1());

Then right click your project and select properties and change the "Output type" to Windows application and you're done.

Answer 2

For completeness - and for other newbs like me - you also need to add:

using System.Windows.Forms;

... to the top of Program.cs