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You can copy resources exactly or copy them from a template (see Using Resource Templates).
Copy an existing resource exactly
Copy resources from one file to another
To copy an existing resource exactly
The easiest way to copy resources from either an existing resource or an executable file to your current resource file is to have both .rc or .rct files open at the same time. Then use the drag-and-drop method to move items from one file to another.
Note Visual C++ includes sample resource files that you can use in your own application. For more information, see COMMON.RES Sample Resources.
To copy resources from one file to another
Dragging the resource without holding down the CTRL key moves the resource rather than copying it.
Note To avoid conflicts with symbol names or values in the existing file, Visual C++ may change the transferred resource’s symbol value, or symbol name and value, when you copy it to the new file.