Configure the message compiler (mc.exe) as a custom compiler step in VC++ 2010?

Question

Can anyone list the specific and detailed steps to configure mc.exe (the message compiler) to compile a .mc file into a .rc file as a custom compiler step in VC++ 2010?
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Answer 1

If you want to use a Custom Build Rule, you can do this

• Right click your project in Visual Studio -> Custom Build Rules

• Click "New Rule File" and fill out the fields, I use this rule file for MC.EXE