Hey.
Using codeblocks 16.01 mingw setup, I came across the error where I modified my source file and then tried to save it. No dice. Code::Blocks (CB) wouldn't save any changes.
Trying to find a workaround, as I'm a new user, I opened my .cpp file in Notepad++. It opened, but when I went to save it, it said I didn't have permissions. The file was read-only. So, I figure it was also a permissions problem in CB.
Anyway, I fixed it by making sure the source file was created in the project. After copying my code, I deleted my original source file from my desktop and did the following:
INSTRUCTIONS
After opening CB > Make sure the project you're working on is open > Highlight that project (on your left, it has a CB icon) > File > New > Empty file > Go through the wizard, file name should have extension .cpp (ex. HelloWorld.cpp) > SAVE > This creates a C++ source file within your project, which should open automatically.
This source file will be available to your left, under Sources.
Paste your code, and it should save!
NOTE: If you don't add the .cpp extension, you'll create a .c file, which is... regrettable if you're a C++ dev, lol.
Good luck, all!
Hope this helps.
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