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How to properly configure CMake Tools in VsCode on MacOS?

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When I configure CMake Tools extension on Windows or Linux, the end result looks something like this: VsCode CMake tools on Windows This allows the user to quickly switch build type and executables (targets) to build, debug or run. It also allows you to quickly switch between different compilers (not that I use this often but it is nevertheless neat). On MacOS, however, the situation is different. No matter how I try and which How-To articles I follow I can't get that bottom pannel to display that information: VsCode CMake Tools on macOS On all of the systems I have C++ compilers, Cmake and VsCode installed. I also have VsCode CMake and Cmake Tools extensions installed in VsCode and I assumed it should be enough for MacOS too but I clearly was wrong. On MacOS I have cloned my project, opened it with VsCode, configured it via CMake extension, and selected a kit (compiler) but the bottom ribbon still looks the same and I don't understand how to make CMake-Tools-specific functionality appear. I can press cmd+shift+P, start typing "Cmake:..." and receive the list of commands to control the CMake flow but it is less convenient than simply having a ribbon at the bottom of the screen which allows me to change the configuration in only a few clicks. Does someone know what am I missing here? I have MacBook Pro Apple M1 13-inch 2020 with macOS Ventura 13.4.1 Don't suggest using XCode for development on macOS, please.
Asked by a_girl (175 rep)
Jul 21, 2023, 10:34 AM
Last activity: Jul 24, 2023, 04:07 PM