Running .c files without creating a project

[kartal]

Hi


I have started learning C and I am enjoying CB quite a bit.

I am wondering that if it it possible to run compile and run .c files without creating a project?

thanks

[MortenMacFly]

I am wondering that if it it possible to run compile and run .c files without creating a project?

Yes, but with limitations. Just try!

[kartal]

MortenMacFly, how do I do it? It seems  like I need a project to be able to open and compile a file?

[Dr.Optix]

1. Open C::B
2. File->New->File
3. Select C/C++ File and do what the wizard asks you
4. Write this program:

Code

#include<stdio.h>
int main()
{
    printf("Dr.Optix :D");

    return 0;
}

5. Press F9 and all should work without problems

[kartal]

Dr.Optix ,
For some reason, I cannot get it to work. It(F9) is just running previously compiled project. I have tried clean, clean workspace etc. I cannot get it to compile the currently open file that is not part of any project. Bear in mind though I do not want to delete or get rid of my open projects. I just want to be able to compile a file that is not part of any projetc, just for convenience.

[Dr.Optix]

Tryed with multiple instance of C::B like

One where your project is open and one where you edit/compile your "lone wolf" file

EDIT:

Also you can use Ctrl+Shift+F9 to compile current file, but it just compile it, it don't run it.

[Jenna]

Dr.Optix ,
For some reason, I cannot get it to work. It(F9) is just running previously compiled project. I have tried clean, clean workspace etc. I cannot get it to compile the currently open file that is not part of any project. Bear in mind though I do not want to delete or get rid of my open projects. I just want to be able to compile a file that is not part of any projetc, just for convenience.

The default shortcut for compile current file is "Strg+Shift+F9" (easy to see if you open the "Build" menu).

[kartal]

I am really not sure what I am doing wrong here. The only things I can think of are, 1-user error, 2-I am using nightly.

I can compile the current file but when I click on "Run" it runs the project or tries to built the active project.

[Ceniza]

Close all your projects first (empty workspace), then try again.