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[gfxrelay]

Hi I am knew to C++ and Ide's as well. I googled around and found code::block. I was jus wondering when I downloads the code::block IDE do I have to download the ming compiler or the 3mb file. Also how do I use code block I tried to compile a hello world program but only got a console.exe wich does nothing. I am confusssed ca any one please help me :shock:

[thomas]

What you need to download depends on what you want to do.

First of all, you have to decide whether to use the RC2 version or a recent build (look at the BerliOS site). I would suggest the latter, but it's your decision. Nightly builds are a lot better in every respect, but some people don't feel well with using nightly builds.

Next, Code::Blocks works with many compilers, not only just MinGW. There is nothing wrong with MinGW at all, it is a very good compiler, but it is not necessarily what everyone wants.

If you do want to use the MinGW compiler, then you will obviously have to download that
Otherwise, download and install whatever compiler you intend to use.

If it is MinGW that you want, the easiest way will be to use their installer: http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=586329
The installer did have some issues until recently, but those are said to be fixed by now.

[gfxrelay]

Hi thnx for the reply then what do I have to download to use code::block I went to the code block website there is an option to dowload but it takes me to source forge I can download the binaries but still there is three options the sdk a 3mb file and the ming one or how can I download the code block compiler?he eh :lol:

[PDEE]

Hi,

Go to this website and download 7zip for unpacking codeblocks: http://www.7-zip.org/

Get these:
http://prdownload.berlios.de/codeblocks/CB_20060809_rev2831_win32.7z
http://prdownload.berlios.de/codeblocks/wxmsw26u_gcc_cb_wx2.6.3p2.7z

Make a new folder on C: and name it codeblocks. Extract the two files above into this folder.

Now get this: http://prdownloads.sf.net/mingw/MinGW-5.0.3.exe?download

Install into C:\MingW. Run codeblocks.

Have fun