diff --git a/test/hello.cpp b/test/hello.cpp
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+// hello.cpp
+
+#include "fapp.h"
+#include "fmessagebox.h"
+
+
+int main (int argc, char* argv[])
+{
+  // Create the application object
+  FApplication app(argc, argv);
+
+  // Create a simple dialog box
+  FMessageBox mbox(&app);
+  mbox.setText("Hello world");
+  mbox.exec();
+}