Updating an Existing Intel® C++ Compiler Project

You can update an existing Intel compiler project to use the current version of the compiler. When you update the compiler, Tools options and other settings are preserved.

To update an older project to use the current compiler, do the following:


  1. Open the project.

  2. Select Project>Update to the Latest Intel(R) C++ Compiler.

  3. The Project Update dialog box appears:

    Use the dialog box as follows:

    • Select/Deselect the configurations to update using the checkbox at the beginning of each row. Use Select All/Deselect All to select/deselect all configurations.
    • By default, the compiler saves the original configuration after the update. To delete this saved configuration, unselect the Keep checkbox.
    • Enter the name of the new configuration in the New Intel Configuration field. The Overwrite field indicates whether a configuration with that same name already exists and whether the existing configuration will be overwritten by the update. If the named configuration does not exist, the field displays . If the named configuration exists, the field displays a checkmark . Unchecking this box will result in a message warning you of any conflict.
    • You can get brief tips by placing your cursor on the column headers.
    • You can click the help button to get the help text.

  4. Click Finish. A confirmation box similar to the following indicates success:

The .cproject file is a hidden file used to keep project information. When you update a project, the original .cproject file is backed up and a log file is created in your Eclipse project directory.