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

I've made a single powerfull script that will:

-Compile and run multi language code like C, C++, Java, Python and C#.
-Delete the old executable before compiling code.
-Only run the code if it's compiled successfully.

I've also made a very noob friendly tutorial Transform Notepad++ to Powerful Multi Languages IDE which contains some additional scripts like to only run or Compile the code, run code inside CMD etc.

npp_console 1               //open console
NPP_CONSOLE -               //disable output of commands
npe_console m-              //disable unnecessary output
con_colour bg= 191919 fg= F5F5F5    //set console colors
npp_save                //save the file
cd $(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)         //follow current directory
NPP_CONSOLE +               //enable output
IF $(EXT_PART)==.c GOTO C       //if .c file goto C label
IF $(EXT_PART)==.cpp GOTO CPP       //if .cpp file goto CPP label
IF $(EXT_PART)==.java GOTO JAVA     //if .java file goto JAVA label
IF $(EXT_PART)==.cs GOTO C#     //if .cs file goto C# label
IF $(EXT_PART)==.py GOTO PYTHON     //if .py file goto PYTHON label
echo FILE SAVED
GOTO EXITSCRIPT             // else treat it as a text file and goto EXITSCRIPT
//C label
:C                                                                  
cmd /C if exist "$(NAME_PART).exe" cmd /c del "$(NAME_PART).exe"//delete existing executable file if exists
gcc "$(FILE_NAME)" -o $(NAME_PART)              //compile file
IF $(EXITCODE) != 0 GOTO EXITSCRIPT             //if any compilation error then abort
echo C CODE COMPILED SUCCESSFULLY:              //print message on console
$(NAME_PART)                                            //run file in cmd, set color to green and pause cmd after output
GOTO EXITSCRIPT                         //finally exits

:CPP
cmd /C if exist "$(NAME_PART).exe" cmd /c del "$(NAME_PART).exe"
g++ "$(FILE_NAME)" -o $(NAME_PART)
IF $(EXITCODE) != 0 GOTO EXITSCRIPT
echo C++ CODE COMPILED SUCCESSFULLY:
$(NAME_PART)
GOTO EXITSCRIPT

:JAVA
cmd /C if exist "$(NAME_PART).class" cmd /c del "$(NAME_PART).class"
javac $(FILE_NAME) -Xlint
IF $(EXITCODE) != 0 GOTO EXITSCRIPT
echo JAVA CODE COMPILED SUCCESSFULLY:
java $(NAME_PART)
GOTO EXITSCRIPT

:C#
cmd /C if exist "$(NAME_PART).exe" cmd /c del "$(NAME_PART).exe"
csc $(FILE_NAME)
IF $(EXITCODE) != 0 GOTO EXITSCRIPT
echo C# CODE COMPILED SUCCESSFULLY:
$(NAME_PART)
GOTO EXITSCRIPT

:PYTHON
echo RUNNING PYTHON SCRIPT IN CMD:              //python is a script so no need to compile
python $(NAME_PART).py
GOTO EXITSCRIPT

:EXITSCRIPT
// that's all, folks!

Answer 2

Decompile with CMD:

If those didn't work try this:

cmd /K g++ "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)" -o "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH).exe

It should save where you got the file (Example: If I got file from Desktop, it will be saved as .exe on the Desktop)

I don't know if it works on 64 bits though so you can try it!

Answer 3

You can actually compile and run C code even without the use of nppexec plugins. If you use MingW32 C compiler, use g++ for C++ language and gcc for C language.

Paste this code into the notepad++ run section

cmd /k cd $(CURRENT_DIRECTORY) && gcc $(FILE_NAME) -o $(NAME_PART).exe  && $(NAME_PART).exe && pause

It will compile your C code into exe and run it immediately. It's like a build and run feature in CodeBlock. All these are done with some cmd knowledge.

Explanation:

1. cmd /k is used for testing.
   • Full explanation @ http://ss64.com/nt/cmd.html
2. cd $(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)
   • change directory to where file is located
3. && operators
   • to chain your commands in a single line
4. gcc $(FILE_NAME)
   • use GCC to compile File with its file extension.
5. -o $(NAME_PART).exe
   • this flag allow you to choose your output filename. $(NAME_PART) does not include file extension.
6. $(NAME_PART).exe
   • this alone runs your program
7. pause
   • this command is used to keep your console open after file has been executed.

For more info on notepad++ commands, go to

http://docs.notepad-plus-plus.org/index.php/External_Programs

Answer 4

Here is the code for compling and running java source code: - Open Notepadd++ - Hit F6 - Paste this code

npp_save <-- Saves the current document
CD $(CURRENT_DIRECTORY) <-- Moves to the current directory
javac "$(FILE_NAME)" <-- compiles your file named *.java
java "$(NAME_PART)" <-- executes the program

The Java Classpath variable has to be set for this...

Another useful site: http://www.scribd.com/doc/52238931/Notepad-Tutorial-Compile-and-Run-Java-Program