Can I use Qt Creator IDE for C++ programming?
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Hi guys,
I don't have a C++ compiler (say, VS) installed on my Windows machine, but Qt Creator 4.2.1 (Community). My question is that, can I use it instead of, for example, VS compiler?
I VS, if I write a code like the following:
#include <std_lib_facilities.h> int main() { cout <<"OK\n"; keep_window_open(); return 0; }
It would show the massage OK and would keep the window for a user response.
Can I have these facilities using Ct Creator IDE? -
Hi guys,
I don't have a C++ compiler (say, VS) installed on my Windows machine, but Qt Creator 4.2.1 (Community). My question is that, can I use it instead of, for example, VS compiler?
I VS, if I write a code like the following:
#include <std_lib_facilities.h> int main() { cout <<"OK\n"; keep_window_open(); return 0; }
It would show the massage OK and would keep the window for a user response.
Can I have these facilities using Ct Creator IDE?@tomy said in Can I use Qt Creator IDE for C++ programming?:
Can I have these facilities using Ct Creator IDE?
The IDE part is the important one. Qt Creator is just an IDE, it doesn't integrate a compiler as Visual Studio does. You'll need an external compiler to actually build and debug the program.
- On windows, Qt installation gives you the option to also install MinGW compiler or you can use the MSVC build tools
- On linux most distribution come with gcc already installed
- Unsure on Mac, the "standard" compiler is called llvm but I never had enough money for a Mac computer so I'm unsure how to install it
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@tomy said in Can I use Qt Creator IDE for C++ programming?:
Can I have these facilities using Ct Creator IDE?
The IDE part is the important one. Qt Creator is just an IDE, it doesn't integrate a compiler as Visual Studio does. You'll need an external compiler to actually build and debug the program.
- On windows, Qt installation gives you the option to also install MinGW compiler or you can use the MSVC build tools
- On linux most distribution come with gcc already installed
- Unsure on Mac, the "standard" compiler is called llvm but I never had enough money for a Mac computer so I'm unsure how to install it
@VRonin said in Can I use Qt Creator IDE for C++ programming?:
- Unsure on Mac, the "standard" compiler is called llvm but I never had enough money for a Mac computer so I'm unsure how to install it
the recommanded way is to install Xcode, it's part of the macOS-Essentials. You can find it in the App store for free.
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Thanks.
I have the MinGW compiler, I think. How to launch and use it, for example, for that simple code above?
PS: I use Windows.@tomy said in Can I use Qt Creator IDE for C++ programming?:
I have the MinGW compiler, I think.
If you do and Qt Creator can find it you'll see it in Tools > Options > Build & Run > Kits under auto detect. if that's the case then you are ready to roll.
Take a look at http://doc.qt.io/qtcreator/creator-getting-started.html