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

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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.

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