how do the eclipse cpp find the mingw install path?

Question

I can't configure the mingw path into envrionment path, but how can the eclipse cpp ide find the mingw?

Edit:

Try this: Windows -> preferences-> C/C++ -> Build -> Environment

but what should I add key-value into Environment

I searched for [eclipse mingw](https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=eclipse+mingw), first result was [Eclipse, CDT & MingW Setup Guide](http://wiki.wxwidgets.org/Eclipse,_CDT_%26_MingW_Setup_Guide). Second result was [Configuring Eclipse for MinGW](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12627481/configuring-eclipse-for-mingw). — Peter Wood, Jun 19 '13 at 11:35
@user1764961 There are no accepted answers at the other end of the link. — Peter Wood, Jun 19 '13 at 12:18
You can check the configuration for the toolchain inside eclipse. That will tell you what it will call to compile. If that only mentions the compiler (without a path) then it means that your PATH environment variable includes the directory where the compiler is installed. If that contains the exact path (I doubt it) then there must be something else going on... — David Rodríguez - dribeas, Jun 19 '13 at 13:40

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 19 '13 at 11:34

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Hm, last time I used it, it was expecting MinGW in C:\MinGW by default.

answered Jun 19 '13 at 11:34

user1764961

but my path is c:\mingw2,it is ok too. why? – jiafu Jun 19 '13 at 11:39
Yes, it is, but you have to enter that path in Eclipse somewhere... I don't really remember where exactly :-( – user1764961 Jun 19 '13 at 11:41
I just made a stupid mistake. I edited your question instead of my answer. Anyway, try this: Windows -> preferences-> C/C++ -> Build -> Environment – user1764961 Jun 19 '13 at 11:46
but what should I add key-value into Environment? – jiafu Jun 19 '13 at 12:01
try entering the path to your mingw installation... – user1764961 Jun 19 '13 at 12:14
your answer isn't full. – jiafu Jun 19 '13 at 13:04
@Peter Wood and the rest of the "smart" crew, what part of the question: "how do the eclipse cpp find the mingw install path?" makes it difficult for you to tell what is being asked here? You are closing every question that you know nothing about. You are a real troll. – user1764961 Jun 21 '13 at 06:02

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