Build and run won't work: [Makefile:4: All] Error 1

[Opossumfarm]

Hi there,

I am completely new to Programming (C++) and got stuck in the first lecture. I tried to execute a simple "Hello World" but there is no window opening and the build log only says the following:

C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe /C ""C:/Program Files/mingw-w64/mingw64/bin/mingw32-make.exe" -j12 SHELL=cmd.exe -e -f Makefile"
mingw32-make.exe: *** [Makefile:4: All] Error 1
====0 errors, 0 warnings====

I would be really glad for any help. I already got some support from the person teaching the C++ course I am taking but to no avail so far (he is quite busy and lives on the other side of the planet). We checked that the MinGW-64 compiler is installed properly and working, that the Codelite setup is correct, I tried to run Codelite as administrator and disabled the anti-virus software, uninstalled and reinstalled the compiler and the software - nothing would work.

Thanks in advance for your time and any suggestions!

[eranif]

Can you please:
1. Upload your workspace folder (zip the entire thing)
2. Tell us the CodeLite version + Windows version
3. Install MinGW in a folder *without spaces*

[Opossumfarm]

Hi there,

thanks a lot for your time!

1. Here is the zipped workspace folder:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3w1an2ancd4vj ... ce.7z?dl=0

2. I am using Windows 10 Pro Version 1903 (OS Build 18362.778) and Codelite 14.0.0.

3. I re-installed the compiler in a folder without spaces (directly on C drive) but it didn't help.

[eranif]

I downloaded your workspace, loaded and it compiled without an issue.
What strange is that your Makefile is failed at the 'echo' command (Makefile:4)... at this line:

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@echo "----------Building project:[ Project1 - Debug ]----------"

Can you open a terminal (CMD) and run this command?

[Opossumfarm]

Hi,

I hope the command you talk about is "@echo" (I am completly new to programming). @echo in cmd says "Echo is on."

[eranif]

Copy the entire line:

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@echo "----------Building project:[ Project1 - Debug ]----------"

[Opossumfarm]

Hi,

when I enter the line in CMD it gives out:

"----------Building project:[ Project1 - Debug ]----------"

That's it.

[eranif]

Can you do this:

- Open a CMD
- cd to the folder that has the Makefile file
- Run this command from the CMD terminal:

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 C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe /C ""C:/Program Files/mingw-w64/mingw64/bin/mingw32-make.exe" -j12 SHELL=cmd.exe -e -f Makefile"

[Opossumfarm]

Thank you for your answer!

Unfortunately, I don't really know how I can "cd" to something. I googled it and tried a couple of things but the path can never be found when I try. The Makefile is in the following directory on my system (in case this helps to give me directions):

C:\Users\oposs\Documents\FirstWorkspace

How can I cd towards it? I tried to use the path like this: cd ~\C:\Users\oposs\Documents\FirstWorkspace

I ran the command you gave me and it gives out the following which probably relates to my failed attempt of cd:

mingw32-make.exe: Makefile: No such file or directory
mingw32-make.exe: *** No rule to make target 'Makefile'. Stop.

Thanks again for the help! I am very grateful!