How can I run a C program from Code Blocks?

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This is my first time using Ubuntu to run a C-File with a codeBlocks

Did you build after saving it as `file1.cpp`? Is it even building correctly? — muru, May 24 '15 at 17:07
Open the terminal ----> Go to the location of the file -----> type `g++ file1.cpp` and c file is saved with `.c` extention not `.cpp`. — Snake Eyes, May 24 '15 at 17:10
gedit is a text Editor. It is not a compiler. Have u installed any compiler like clang (for c) or gcc (for c) or g++ (for C++)? — Snake Eyes, May 24 '15 at 17:17
Follow all the steps in the [Code::Blocks Creating a new project](http://wiki.codeblocks.org/index.php?title=Creating_a_new_project) wiki at codeblocks.org and please comment if it doesn't work. — karel, May 24 '15 at 17:28
@karel yes i did. new Project > Console program > C > run main.c (Helloworld). Result /.../Debug: File not found — BeGood, May 24 '15 at 17:38

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered May 24 '15 at 17:29

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First of all, Any C program is saved with .c Extension. And C++ program is saved with .cpp extension.

Now coming to compilation,

If you want to compile it using Terminal, Open the terminal (Press CTRL + ALT + T).
Go to the directory where the file is saved. (You can use cd command to change directory).
After reaching the directory , type gcc file1.c.
If there are no errors, then you can run the output by typing ./a.out.

answered May 24 '15 at 17:29

Snake Eyes

so Codeblocks can't complie itsefl? – BeGood May 24 '15 at 17:30
Yes, it Can compile , You can use the "Build" option to compile – Snake Eyes May 24 '15 at 17:36

score -1 · Answer 2 · answered May 24 '15 at 19:08

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Make sure you're the owner of the files. If you're not, you can run:

sudo chown usrname:username /path/to/your/file

Also make sure it's executable:

chmod +x /path/to/your/file

answered May 24 '15 at 19:08

Bilal

Users generally own the files they create automatically, and compilers automatically set execute permissions on the executable binaries they create (unless they can't, for example due to the filesystem not supporting it, in which case manually running `chmod +x` will also fail). A compiler might not make the program executable for the user [if umask is set unusually](https://askubuntu.com/a/44752/22949), but then [a different `chmod` command would be needed as well](https://askubuntu.com/a/932719/22949). – Eliah Kagan Jul 30 '17 at 17:48

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