Working with Qt Creator¶
Settings (MSYS2)¶
Setup CMake-Kit¶
Add CMake under
Tools -> Options -> Kits -> CMakeAdd C and C++ Compilers under
Tools -> Options -> Kits -> CompilersAdd Debugger under
Tools -> Options -> Kits -> DebuggersAdd Kit under
Tools -> Options -> Kits -> KitsAdjust
CMake GeneratorunderTools -> Options -> Kits -> KitstoMSYS MakefilesNote
Change the environment variable to
MAKEFLAGS=-j4(or similar) to enable parallel building on the kit level.
Setup Project¶
Load the project by opening a
CMakeLists.txtfile and configure it to use the new kit.Setup missing CMake flags (c.f. :ref:’CMake’)
Todo
The configuration is still “itchy”, as Qt creator changes the interface with every version
Settings (Linux)¶
Setup Kit¶
Qt Creator should be able to come up with a suiteable kit for developing openPASS on its own. If not, check if all Installing Prerequisites are met. Also, the steps above should be a good indicator, where to look for potential troubles.
Setup Project¶
Load the project by opening a
CMakeLists.txtfile and configure it to use a proper kit.Setup missing CMake flags (c.f. :ref:’CMake’)
Todo
The configuration is still “itchy”, as Qt creator changes the interface with every version
Alternative Method¶
Version Issues
Qt Creator is constantly improving the CMake integration. Unfortunatly, some versions seem to be buggy.
Tested Versions: 4.13.2 | 4.12.2
Follow the install instructions to invoke cmake from within your own build directory. - Execute the step for
build-release- Execute the step forbuild-debugOpen Qt Creator
Open
CMakeLists.txtQt Creator should find the configured build directories and create a temporary kit








