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skg:
I've built code::blocks from the nightly distribution, svn 5081. It seems to be functioning, except I cannot create a new project of any type.

Instead I get the message ERROR box: Couldn't create the project directory ....

I thought it was simply a matter of ownership or permission of the files, but I've check them and they appear OK to me, but I'm new to code::blocks.

The system is Ubuntu 7.10 on an AMD 64 dual core, etc.

I've searched everywhere I can think of without finding mention of this, so I'm assuming it's something dead obvious, but I just can't see the problem.

If more details would help, I can post more. But, my guess is it's something stupid and obvious.

BTW, I have been able to open existing projects just fine.

Any help very much appreciated.

cheers,
skg

Jenna:
Are you able to create a directory from console or from filemanager in the same directory you try to create the project ?

skg:
No problem creating directories manually.

Jenna:
Are you sure that no file exists in the directory you chose for your project, that has the same name than the project ?

If your project is named "foo" and should be created in "/home/bob/projects", C::B tries to create a directory "/home/bob/projects/foo" to place "foo.cbp" inside it.

If a file named "/home/bob/projects/foo" exists you get exactly the same error-message as if you don't have the permission to create the directory.

skg:
No. I've tried several different names and none work.

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