Thread: adding a compiler to netbeans

  1. 05-12-2008 #1
    mixalissen
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    adding a compiler to netbeans

    How can I add a compiler to NetBeans?I have Visual C++ so I quess there already is a compiler in my system. I know I should go to tools-> options->C++ and add it from there but I dont know exactly what to add...

    Also it askes for a make command.. what should I use?
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    Netbeans is not compatible with the Visual C++ compiler. Read Introducing Netbeans C/C++ Pack, in particular the section somewhere in the middle on "Installing MinGW".
    Quote Originally Posted by Bjarne Stroustrup (2000-10-14)
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