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I don't seem to be able to add a plain empty text file to the project:

 

 All the files in this list come with some template content and/or pre-set compiler options.

Please add a plain, empty text file item to the list of items to add to a COBOL project.

I don't seem to be able to add a plain empty text file to the project:

 

 All the files in this list come with some template content and/or pre-set compiler options.

Please add a plain, empty text file item to the list of items to add to a COBOL project.

I agree that this would be nice to have and it is something that a C# project provides.

As a workaround for now, if you right-click on the Solution-->Add New Item, Text File will be in the list. This will add it to the solution and from there you can drag it to your project.

I agree that this would be nice to have and it is something that a C# project provides.

As a workaround for now, if you right-click on the Solution-->Add New Item, Text File will be in the list. This will add it to the solution and from there you can drag it to your project.

Thanks, Chris, for your valuable answer again.

Yes, good thought. I agree, it can be done ...

... But, well, it leaves a cheesy odour behind, though, because the file is kept hidden in the solution directory, even though you move it to a project directory. So chances are, that orphans are inadvertently added to the repository (e.g. a Git repository), resulting in pesky approval discussions etc. (You probably know the string of consequences.)
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