Hi all,

I recently purchased Visual Micro for the purposes of integrating a stepper motor controlled by an Arduino to an existing Visual Studio project.
 
I have had a look at the documentation provided and the examples I have found are largely related to adding cpp files to an Arduino project rather than the other way around. Naturally I would assume the other way is possible?
 
I am hoping someone would be able to advice as to how best to proceed. The existing C++ code calculates the distance needed and I have already created the necessary code on the Arduino to control the stepper motor (which accepts the distance required to move).
 
What I am having trouble with is figuring out how to link up the 2 sets of code. Should I be using a serial port library from C++ which will then transfer the data to the Arduino via serial communication.

Or else is it possible to transfer that info to the Arduino simply by adding the .ino file to the project. How would I then call the Arduino sketch from the C++ code I have?

I require 2 way communication with the Arduino as I want to send a signal for the stepper motor to move, and I also want to receive a signal back when a particular switch is triggered too.