Installing Visual Studio

I installed Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows here. I’m following this tutorial to create my first project. It won’t let me click on “add code to project” from the file drop down menu. Do I need a specific version of Visual Studio? If so, is there a way to get it for free permanently, not just a trial?

Could you provide a screenshot of the disabled option?

Also express edition is free forever, you simply need to sign in with a Microsoft account to lift the “trial” limits.

This is a screenshot of the problem. It won’t let me click on “add code to project.”

Hi patels326,

If you wish to use Visual Studio Express, you need to make sure you get the correct version. Unreal Engine 4 will only work with Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop (note, it won’t work with Visual Studio Express for Windows).

Alternatively you can install Visual Studio Community 2013. This is a new edition of Visual Studio that Microsoft announced in November. It is a free version of Visual Studio Professional, but with some restrictions on who is eligible to use it. This version of Visual Studio does work with Unreal Engine 4. Just make sure you carefully read the licensing terms to make sure you are eligible to use it.