Hi Tim,
The steps I took were:
1. Downloaded CB and installed on my PC
2. Configured Microsoft Visual C++ V6 as the default compiler, setting options as req'd under Settings->Compiler and debugger including "Full command line" logging.
3. Created a new project using File->New->Project and followed the Wizard steps:
Console Application,
C++, Project title=hello, Folder=c:\tmp,
Complier = Microsoft Visual C++ V6,
Create "Debug" configuration: Ouput Dir = bin\Debug, Objects output dir = obj\Debug
Create "Release" configuration: Ouput Dir = bin\Release, Objects output dir = obj\Release
Multi-threaded Dynamic CRT mode
4. Used the "Build" toolbar button to compile and link
The result was that the code compiled (object files were created) but not linked (no .exe created) and the message "Nothing to be done" in the log window following the linker command.