Can't find the tool settings in Eclipse CDT

Question

I am looking to add a few libraries to Eclipse CDT (latest version 8.2). However under the project -> properties -> c/c++ build -> settings....There is no tool settings tab

Answer 1

Same Problem here, with KEPLER. I switched C/C++ Build->Builder Settings->Builder type to External Builder and closed the properties window. When reopening properties the C/C++ Build->Settings->Tool Settings Tab was available.

Edit: If the External Builder switch is disabled, it can help to change the toolchain settings. By switching to e.g. MinGW and back, the switch becomes accessible.

Answer 2

Includes, symbols, libraries, and other references should be under "C/C++ General" | "Paths and Symbols" (I'm using Juno)

Answer 3

My solution was to apply another tool-chain. Under Project->Properties->C/C++ Build -> Tool Chain Editor. I unchecked "Display compatible toolchains only" and selected Cross GCC.

After apply and OK, I could edit the Tool Settings and add include-paths there.

Hope it works for you as well.

Answer 4

Make sure you have a proper tool chain installed in Eclipse. Open Eclipse/Help/Install New Software ... Click on the "already installed" link in the bottom right corner.

If your tool chain is not there:

• Select All available sites from the Work with combobox.
• Expand Programming Languages
• Select your tools and install

Answer 5

Go to Project Properties -> C/C++ Build -> Builder Settings -> (x) Generate Makefiles automatically then the tool settings tab under Settings will appear