eclipse c/c++ CDT build just one file

Question

I\'m doing a C++ project with eclipse CDT but It takes a lot of time building all the source files.

I\'d prefer just build the one source file which I\'m working with un

Answer 1

If you're using makefile project. Simply add '-j n' (n specifies the concurrent job number) into your make parameter.

open 'project properties' -> 'C/C++ Build' -> 'Behavior'(page label) -> 'Build (incremental build'(edit box)

e.g. change it to '-j 3 all', will tell make to compile 3 files at same time.

Of course, make will detect file dependencies to decide whether the files can be compiled at same time.

cheers

Answer 2

It was much easier than expected.

1. Deselect Project -> Build Automatically
2. Right click on the file you want to build
3. Click on Build Selected File(s).

Source: http://www.cesareriva.com/single-file-compile-in-eclipse-cdt/