You can run `CMake -GNinja <path to source folder>` in a visual studio command line prompt where It could find the right C/C++ compiler via the environment. Normally you can find the command line prompt in the windows menu.
On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 9:58 AM Robert Dailey <rcdailey.li...@gmail.com> wrote: > From the command line, I want to generate Ninja build scripts that > utilize a specific version of MSVC compiler. Basically I'd like the > combination of `-G"Visual Studio 15 2017"` with regards to its ability > to find the C and C++ compiler on the system via registry/environment > variables, and `-G"Ninja"` with regards to it being the build driver > for that compiler. > > Is this even possible? > -- > > Powered by www.kitware.com > > Please keep messages on-topic and check the CMake FAQ at: > http://www.cmake.org/Wiki/CMake_FAQ > > Kitware offers various services to support the CMake community. For more > information on each offering, please visit: > > CMake Support: http://cmake.org/cmake/help/support.html > CMake Consulting: http://cmake.org/cmake/help/consulting.html > CMake Training Courses: http://cmake.org/cmake/help/training.html > > Visit other Kitware open-source projects at > http://www.kitware.com/opensource/opensource.html > > Follow this link to subscribe/unsubscribe: > https://cmake.org/mailman/listinfo/cmake > -- Best regards Haocheng Haocheng LIU Kitware, Inc. R&D Engineer 1712 Route 9, Suite 300 Clifton Park, NY 12065-8662 Phone: 518-881-4421 <(518)%20881-4421>
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