These instructions are written with respect to MS VC++ 6.0
While in your workspace, click on the insert menu item, then new class. This will pop up a dialog. In the class type field choose generic class. Name your class. Then in the base class field, click on the blue bar under the "Derived From" statement and enter the class you wish to derive yours from (for example CObject). Note, you will probably have to add the appropriate library for that base class yourself!