Add a new executable to project

In this procedure we will create a new executable file in your project. To be able to have more than one executable file in a project, it is necessary to complete this procedure. After completion, the new executable file should be able to be run by CLion.

Pre-requisites

Before starting this procedure, you must have an existing project. If you do not, please create a new project.

Instructions

1. Open CLion.

   You should now be in the [starting window].

2. Click on your project to open it.

   

   You should be now in the [main window].

3. Right-click the project’s directory.

   

4. Hover across New > C/C++ Source File.

   

5. Enter the name of your new file in the Name box.

   

6. Click the desired type of file from the Type drop down menu, then click Ok.

   * We will use a .c file (C source file) for demonstration purposes, but CLion also supports .cpp files (for C++ source files)

   

7. Double-click CMakeLists.txt to open it.

   

   The source code should now appear in the code pane of the [main window].

8. Type “add_executable()” in a new line.

   

9. Inside the parenthesis, type:

   1. the name of your app followed by a space,
   2. the relative path to your executable file from the “CMakeList.txt”.

   

10. Click Reload changes.

    

Congratulations! You have successfully added a new executable to your project. Next, perform the success check below. If you have any issues, check out troubleshooting. Then, continue to add Github to CLion

✓ Check for success: After this stage you should be able to find the new executable in the executables list.