Setting up maya plugin for visual studio 2010

[amurayi]

Hi could any one tell me how to setup visual c++ for writing maya api,
Im using maya 2010 and visual studio 2010

Please let me know.

Cheers,
Vigneshwar Viswanathan 

[nowayfra]

Here is an explanation how to setup without pluginWizard. Its for VS 2005 but should also work with 2010.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/20856994/How-to-prepare-Visual-Studio-2005-for-Maya-C/
cheers

[hirni]

Always use the VS version that is recommended for the Maya version you write for. It prevents a lot of trouble and many issues due to compatibility.