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

In windows if you are using a portable version of MinGW you must set path variable or you have error libintl-8.dll not found. My path is C:\Program Files (x86)\CodeBlocks\MinGW\bin