how to create a console app in vs2017 with .net core 2.0?

Question

I just downloaded the latest Community Edition of Visual Studio 2017 and I want to create a console app. I have the following menu options:

• File > New > Project
• File > New > File

File > New > Project only has an option for "Blank Solution." If I select the option to create a new solution then a new solution is created and displayed in Solution Explorer.

If I right-click the Solution in Solution Explorer and select Add > New Project then the "Add New Project" dialog is opened but no project types are available for selection. What do I need to do as next steps in order to create a new console app?

Answer 1

You must explicitly select the needed frameworks when downloading Visual Studio. Uninstall and Reinstall with the necessary options selected and your problems will be solved.