To create a new PL/I project

1. In Visual Studio, click File > New > Project.
2. In the Create a new project dialog box, select COBOL from the Language drop-down list.
3. Select a project template from the list:
   • Console Application - to create a PL/I command line application
   • Empty Project - to create a PL/I command line application which does not include any source files
   • Link Library - to create a PL/I application that compiles to .dll files
   • Mainframe Subsystem Application - to use JCL, BMS, and macro files with your project
   • Static Library - to create a PL/I .lib assembly
4. Click Next.