Neil, here's the Apache-licensed approach for the cnd modules, with the well established down sides though re-explained here: https://github.com/geertjanw/cnd-apache
I think for most every day users of Apache NetBeans who want to use C/C++, https://github.com/geertjanw/cnd is probably the way to go, with all the down sides of it not being Apache licensed, and therefore not being governed and maintained under Apache, though it all works as it did/should have (for now) in 8.2. Gj On Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 3:15 PM Charles Bradshaw via users < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi netbeaners, > > Rishi Rishi Priyadarshi pointed me in the right direction. I see now the > procedure I follow is only partially correct. Probably the original from > before Oracle! > > With little perseverance I reach the last few steps, sadly, not without > error. > > At steps 14 and 16 the inserted XML contains <toolchaindefinition xmlns= > "https://netbeans.org/ns/cnd-toolchain-definition/1"; > <https://netbeans.org/ns/cnd-toolchain-definition/1>>. Extensive internet > searching reveals NO SUCH file. > > Following the clues I follow the procedure with both Netbeans 26 and 31. > > At step 17 , instead of run I select build. Oh yes, I get BUILD SUCCESS. > But: > > version26 build produces: > > "Ignoring incompatible plugin version 4.0.0-beta-2: The plugin > org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-deploy-plugin:4.0.0-beta-2 requires Maven > version 4.0.0-rc-2 > Ignoring incompatible plugin version 4.0.0-beta-1: The plugin > org.apache.maven.plugins:maven-deploy-plugin:4.0.0-beta-1 requires Maven > version 4.0.0-beta-3" > > version 31 produces: > > "Ignoring incompatible plugin version 4.0.0-beta-1" > > Then run in either version outputs the test IDE, but without any sign of > GNU_tuned or GNU build tools. > > I see Neil and Geetrjan. For the record and so you start to know me. i'm > 80 years old and been programming since the late 60's. I'v forgotten more > programming languages than a few. I have written some Java, but hate it. So > why Netbeans and C++? I'm preparing to work with Microchip MPLAB X ide > which is based on Netbeans. Being an old Linux user I have never seen the > use of IDEs. However, there comes a point ... Integrated emulator, debug > and library searches to name just a few. > > I'm happy to help. In the meantime, I will try to write a more up to date > version of the 'C++ Tool Collections' tutorial. > > I think the problems are: out of date and missing files and dreaded > version creep. > On 30/10/2026 16:48, Rishi Priyadarshi wrote: > > Hi Charles, > > I've never done c++ and i didn't know anything extra was needed, not sure > about that requirement of installing a NetBeansDevelopment module, that > link is for netbeans 8 (we are up to 32 nearly) > > On my nb 31, i can see a "NetBeans Module" project in "Java with Maven" > > [image: image.png] > > On Fri, Oct 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM Charles Bradshaw via users < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I'm trying to enable C/C++ support for the Linux tool chain., gcc, make >> and gdb. I was also hoping to get some code formatting and perhaps even >> library search code completion. >> >> I am following this: >> >> https://netbeans.apache.org/tutorial/main/kb/docs/cnd/toolchain/#_tool_collections, >> >> but I fall over at step1 Make sure your NetBeans installation includes >> the NetBeans Plugin Development module. >> >> Because my Netbeans installation, version 3.1, has no 'Development >> module'. Step 2, Create a new NetBeans module by choosing File > New >> Project. On the Choose Project page of the New Project wizard, select >> the category NetBeans Modules >> >> Again I have no NetBeans to select under 'New Project' >> >> Am I missing something obvious ?? >> >> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] >> For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] >> >> For further information about the NetBeans mailing lists, visit: >> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/NETBEANS/Mailing+lists >> >>
