diff --git a/BuildNotes.txt b/BuildNotes.txt
index ca9473d71a..f9f3cdd934 100644
--- a/BuildNotes.txt
+++ b/BuildNotes.txt
@@ -201,6 +201,9 @@ Pre-defined targets in the build.xml file include:
     clean    - This target removes object files generated by commands.
     cleanall - This target removes all generated files and directories.
 
+Use the ANT option, -emacs, to remove the [cc] characters when an error occurs
+to provide a method for the Visual Studio IDE to open a file by double
+clicking the mouse on the file.  Add -emacs to the end of the build command.
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 A Word on the GCC Tool Chain
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