Installing C/C++ Plugin In Eclipse

Eclipse has long been used for developing Java applications. When it comes to C/C++, developers familiar with Eclipse would like to use the same, rather than shifting to another IDE.

After Googling for quite long, I came across many links, but most of them were tutorials for downloading Eclipse CDT (C/C++ Development Tooling) IDE. I prefer a plugin for the existing IDE, instead of a separate IDE, even though Eclipse.


Installing Eclipse CDT IDE

1. Download from here.

2. Extract the archive, configure, compile and install.

Installing C/C++ Plugin In Eclipse IDE

1. From Help-> Install New Software..., go to the Install window.

2. Enter the location http://download.eclipse.org/tools/cdt/releases/galileo for Eclipse Galileo (3.5) or http://download.eclipse.org/tools/cdt/releases/helios for Eclipse Helios (3.6). Click Add.

3. Select the items you need to install. I selected the following.

(a) Under CDT Main Features

i) Eclipse C/C++ Development Tools

(b) Under CDT Optional Features

i) CDT GNU Toolchain Build Support
ii) CDT GNU Toolchain Debug Support
iii) CDT Utilities
iv) Eclipse C/C++ Development Platform

Note: If you select all, some of the items may not be installed.

Then click Next.

4. You get a review window. Click Next.

5. Accept the terms and conditions and click Finish.

6. After completion of the plugin, Eclipse asks you for a restart. Click Yes.


Installation successful!

[Source:

1. http://wiki.eclipse.org/CDT/User/FAQ
2. http://max.berger.name/howto/cdt/ar01s04.jsp
]

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    thanks :) :)

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  2. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 1:10 AM

    Hi it works...Thanks...But how long it will take to install C/C++ plugin in Eclise IDE of Linux Platform???

    Hema

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  3. Varsha JaikumarOctober 22, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    shouldn't take very long.

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  4. UnknownNovember 9, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Thanks Varsha, it works.

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  5. UnknownNovember 9, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    thanks!, it works.

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  6. Rahul SapraJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    thats actually i was googling..

    thanks a lot it really works..but cpp file when opened with cpp editor it shows syntax errors..
    i don't know why..

    actually i want to see details of functions when mouse moves on funtion as in android environment m able to see..

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  7. Varsha JaikumarJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    @Rocky: I don't think hovering the mouse over a function shows its definition in Eclipse. Regarding the syntax errors, cross-check the entire code. You can have a look at the following link:

    http://help.eclipse.org/help33/index.jsp?topic=/org.eclipse.cdt.doc.user/concepts/cdt_c_before_you_begin.htm

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Thanks a lot: it is working.

    Hakiza

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  9. renjithJune 28, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    thank u very much..........
    it is useful

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  10. apratimAugust 2, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    thanks a lot!

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  11. PavanAugust 16, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    this was useful. thank you :)

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  12. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    thanks a lot varsha... I've literally spent 3 days on configuring c/c++ in my galilio java IDE. Was looking for a plugin as mentioned by you... Now I have java and c in the same IDE. thanks to you.
    BTW...do u know why eclipse is not configuring c/c++ when i select every softwares in the CDT section??

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  13. rafeeqOctober 10, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    i tried it and its installation progress 60% and then an error occure.... the package contains some unwanted information click ok to proceed after clicking ok terminate the installation.... how i install c/c++ plug_in

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  14. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Thanks alot varsha....It worked
    Can you tell how can i install subclipse plugins.

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  15. Varsha JaikumarFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    By Subclipse, do you mean subversion plugins, like SVN?

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  16. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    That was useful, I was searching for an editor to code using render script for android. :) Happy now.

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  17. PriyaMarch 19, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Thank you so much.. Really It made my work so easy.. :)

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  18. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    thanks :)

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  19. AnonymousJuly 27, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Too Good boss.Excellent.

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  20. Artyom BaloyanAugust 1, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Hi

    how to install CDT from source ???

    thanks

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  21. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    hi how can we have CDT installed in Linux?

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  22. Varsha JaikumarAugust 11, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    @Artyom: if you mean Eclipse CDT, I have already mentioned.

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  23. Varsha JaikumarAugust 11, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    This post is for Linux.

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  24. Pavithra SiriwardenaNovember 3, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Hi can you provide the installation link for eclipse indigo? Thanks...

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  25. AnonymousDecember 21, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    thanks varsha

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    thanks...:)
    Regards
    Rakesh

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    How do u configure?

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  28. SushilMay 19, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    works like a charm. Thank you :)

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  29. UnknownJuly 2, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    thanks Varsha...

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  30. UnknownMarch 7, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    It helped, tq

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  31. AnonymousApril 17, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    This is too much.. It's not at all useful.. this is simple installation so you are not worth to use eclipse...

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