"no compiler can produce code for this qt version"

techwinder

Hi all,
Although this error has been discussed previously, I've been unsuccessful so far trying to fix it.
I've installed Qt 5.1.1 for Windows 64-bit (VS 2012, OpenGL) on my windows7 PC.
I have also msvc express edition installed, nmake is recognized in the path, still the error persists.
Been stuck for hours on the issue, so any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

sierdzio

If all fails, compile Qt yourself :)

techwinder

Yes, thanks, that's what I've spent hours trying to do.
Main error message is std::max and std::min not found in various files.
Tried all sorts of things such as #include <math.h", include "math.h", replace by qMax and qMin, rewriting max and min inline etc.

Why doesn't the installer just... work?

JKSH

Hi,

The installer just works most of the time.

Please provide the following info to aid diagnosis:

Post the full path to your installation of MSVC 2012 Express
Post a screenshot of Qt Creator -> Tools -> Options -> Build & Run -> Compilers
Post a screenshot of Qt Creator -> Tools -> Options -> Build & Run -> Kit

Also, try removing all compilers and all versions of Qt from your PATH. Having the compiler(s) and/or libraries in the PATH can lead to numerous issues. Qt Creator does not need or want anything in the PATH. In general, devs should use the "Developer Command Prompt for VS2012" instead of putting MSVC in the PATH.

techwinder

Thanks for your help. Here's the information:
Path to MSVC2012 express "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 12.0\Common7\IDE\WDExpress.exe"
compilers : http://xflr5.sourceforge.net/compilers.png
kits : http://xflr5.sourceforge.net/kits.png

Any help will be welcome

JKSH

Found the problem :) "Visual C++ Compiler 12.0" == "Visual Studio 2013", NOT "Visual Studio 2012"! See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Visual_Studio#History

You need to download Visual Studio 2012.

techwinder

Got it working. Fantastic!
Thanks.