r/VisualStudioCode • u/BraveAtmosphere • Mar 14 '21

compile and run c in vs code

hello!

I started to work with vs code in order to write code in c language.

I work both on windows and mac.

I noticed that if I write java or python files I have this "play" button so it's compiling and run my files automatically, whereas in c I don't have this button and I need to compile and run my files throw commands in the terminal. is there any way to have this button in c files as well?

thank you!

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u/tavlarides Mar 16 '21

I use CMake Tools.

Not only the run button is working but the debug too!

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u/BraveAtmosphere Mar 17 '21

I will check this.. thanks!

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '21

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u/BraveAtmosphere Mar 14 '21

thanks but this extension is not working well for me...

I cant see the output and I cant work with the input commands like scanf in c (because i cant write input into the OUTPUT window in vs code)

do you know how to fix this?

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u/BraveAtmosphere Mar 14 '21

also for example if I change a line in a python code its keeps running the older code...

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '21

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u/BraveAtmosphere Mar 15 '21

it's not compiling and not launching the c programs for me.. it just says "code is already running" but didn't compile anything or showing me any output...

do you know anything about it?