Adding the Compiler and Debugger to Eclipse*

The Intel C++ Compiler for Linux* OS provides integrations for the compiler and the Intel Debugger to Eclipse and CDT that let you develop, build, and debug your Intel C/C++ projects in a visual, interactive environment.

To add the Intel C++ Compiler product extension to your Eclipse configuration:

  1. Start Eclipse.
  2. Select Help > Install New Software.
  3. Next to the Work with field, Click the Add button. The Add Site dialog opens.
  4. Click the Local button and browse to the appropriate Intel CDT integration directory, depending on whether you have Eclipse 6.0 or 7.0 installed:
    • install_dir/eclipse_support/cdt6.0/eclipse
    • install_dir/eclipse_support/cdt7.0/eclipse
  5. Click OK.
  6. Make sure Group items by category is not checked.
  7. Select the options beginning with Intel, including the Intel Debugger (IDB), should you choose to use it, and click Next.
  8. Follow the installation instructions.
  9. When asked if you want to restart Eclipse, select Yes.

When Eclipse restarts, you can create and work with CDT projects that use the Intel C++ compiler.

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