10.2 Create a new model from scratch

Before you can create a new C-model, you have to create a new C project as described in Setting up the Workspace for C Projects. Remember:

• select the C/C++ perspective
• From the main menue select File->New->C Project
• Name the project HelloWorldC
• Project type is Executable / Empty C Project
• Toolchain is MinGW

The workspace should look like this:

The next step is to add the model folder: Right click on the new project. Select New->Folder and name it model.

Add the model file to the folder. Right click on the new folder. Select New->file and name it HelloWorldC.room.

Due to the file ending .room, the tool will ask you to add the Xtext nature. Answer with Yes.

The workspace should look like this: