How to compile and run C files from within Notepad++ using NppExec plugin?

Question

How can I configure the NppExec plugin for Notepad++?

I would like NppExec to compile my C files, run them, and show their output, all within Notepad++.

Answer 1

Here's a procedure for Perl, just adapt it for C. Hope it helps.

• Open Notepad++
• Type F6 to open the execute window
• Write the following commands:
  • npp_save <-- Saves the current document
  • CD $(CURRENT_DIRECTORY) <-- Moves to the current directory
  • perl.exe -c -w "$(FILE_NAME)" <-- executes the command perl.exe -c -w , example: perl.exe -c -w test.pl (-c = compile -w = warnings)
• Click on Save
• Type a name to save the script (e.g. "Perl Compile")
• Go to Menu Plugins -> Nppexec -> advanced options -> Menu Item (Note: this is right BELOW 'Menu Items *')
• In the combobox titled 'Associated Script' select the script recently created in its dropdown menu, select Add/Modify and click OK -> OK
• Restart Notepad++
• Go to Settings -> Shortcut mapper -> Plugins -> search for the script name
• Select the shortcut to use (ie Ctrl + 1), click OK
• Verify that you can now run the script created with the shortcut selected.