Extra New Newbie

[C4Robots]

So I just downloaded the Code::Blocks compiler program and tried to "build" the included sample program.

#include <iostream>


int main()
{
    std::cout << "Hello world!" << std::endl;
    return 0;
}

I got an error message of:

"uses an invalid compiler. Probably the toolchain path within the compiler options is not setup correctly?! "

I tried to poke around in settings and such, but don't know what's set up wrong. Any suggestions?

[stahta01]

Any suggestions?

Install a Compiler.

If you have one installed:
What is the name and version of the Compiler?
What is the Compiler Installation Folder?

If you do not know what a compiler is read this link http://www.cprogramming.com/compilers.html
If you think Code::Blocks is a compiler read this link http://wiki.codeblocks.org/index.php...ocks_is_not.3F

Tim S.

[anduril462]

Also, you're writing C++ code, so you may want to post for help over on our C++ board.

[Babkockdood]

Code::Blocks is what's called an "integrated development environment" - it provides tools to help you edit your code, and to help you compile your code successfully, but it doesn't actually compile it. You need a compiler such as MinGW, and you need to tell Code::Blocks where the compiler is. This article should help you.

[C4Robots]

Thanks for all the comments. First of all, I didn’t know Code::Blocks wasn’t a compiler, or at least that it didn’t include a compiler. That link was a good eye opener

Second, I thought it was C (not C++) code. When I installed Code::Blocks, I chose the option for C and not for C++. Now what do I do if it’s not working with C like I want?

Third, I went to “Plugins” in Code::Blocks and under “Installed Plugins” it lists Compiler 0.99. Does this mean I do have a compiler included as part of Code::Blocks? It lists a file in a certain path on my hard drive.

[stahta01]

What was the Code::Blocks filename you used to install Code::Blocks?
Did it have mingw in the filename?
If not, then YOU still need to INSTALL a compiler!

Tim S.

[quzah]

You may have told it you wanted to use the C compiler, but your example is C++. iostream is C++, as is the entire hello world line.


Quzah.

[C4Robots]

Thanks again for the feedback. The Code::Blocks site wasn’t very clear on which version was supposed to include a compiler. I had chosen the first one listed, and the second one was the one that included the mingw reference. So I uninstalled the program and reinstalled using the second choice.

I went through starting a project (including choosing C rather than C++ again) and saw that the code was obviously different, I’m guessing because it properly took my choice this time of using C instead of C++.

#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
 
int main()
{
    printf("Hello world!\n");
    return 0;
}

But when I clicked on Build, I got the same error: “BruceFirst - Debug” uses an invalid compiler. Probably the toolchain path within the compiler options is not setup correctly. Skipping…”

I clicked on Plugins and then on Manage Plugins, and saw “Compiler” among the list of Installed plugins, but I noticed when I clicked on it that the following message was displayed at the bottom of the page:
This plugin is an interface to various compilers:
GNU GCC compiler
Microsoft Visual C++ Free Toolkit 2003
Borland C++ Compiler 5.5
Am I guessing correctly that the compiler that is now included is for C++ only?

[anduril462]

I'm not a Code::Blocks user, so I can't help you directly, but perhaps this tutorial we have will help: Cprogramming.com Tutorial: Setting up Code::Blocks and MINGW, A Free C and C++ Compiler, on Windows.

[C4Robots]

Thanks for taking time to try to help me, but I used that tutorial when I installed the program and tried to run it. I went back and made sure I followed everything in it, but I still get that error. Any other suggestions?

[CommonTater]

Thanks for taking time to try to help me, but I used that tutorial when I installed the program and tried to run it. I went back and made sure I followed everything in it, but I still get that error. Any other suggestions?

Uninstall Code::Blocks... Install --> THIS

As soon as the installer finishes, open the help file and start reading the "Integrated Environment" section, paying special attention to the "Your first project" tutorial...

[stahta01]

Uninstall Code::Blocks... Install --> THIS

If you plan to just program in C and NOT in C++; I suggest following Tater suggest of Pelles C.

Code::Blocks is NOT really easy for newbie programmers; it is design/supported for people who already know how to use Compilers.
There is no support for complete newbies to programming provided by Code::Blocks.

Tim S.

[CommonTater]

If you plan to just program in C and NOT in C++; I suggest following Tater suggest of Pelles C.

Code::Blocks is NOT really easy for newbie programmers; it is design/supported for people who already know how to use Compilers.
There is no support for complete newbies to programming provided by Code::Blocks.

Tim S.

Best visit Pelles Forums my friend.... Pelles C now has an addin that provides VC++ support for the IDE...
(You might recognize the author...)

C++ for POIDE... Wizard and AddIn (32 and 64 bits)

[C4Robots]

Thanks for all the great advice. I'll give the new C program a whirl.