CMake Portable

CMake Portable is a handy set of tools that lets developers build, test, and compile their software across different platforms. If you’re someone who’s always on the move and needs to work on computers that aren’t yours, this portable version is a lifesaver since it sets up super quickly!

Getting Started with CMake Portable

The graphical user interface (GUI) can be found in the 'bin' directory. Even though it's a pro tool, it keeps things simple and easy to navigate. The first step? Load your source code! After that, you’ll pick some presets and choose where to save the binaries for your software. These two steps are crucial!

Customizing Your Setup

Before you dive into processing your code, there’s also an option to add entries for BOOL, PATH, STRING, and FILEPATH. The Environment Editor makes it super easy to set up your cache environment quickly. And if you're not satisfied with the current cache setup? No worries! You can reload or delete caches anytime using the File combo menu.

Generating Builds

Once everything looks good with your code and presets, it’s time to generate builds! But hold on—check out the Configure menu first. Here you'll need to specify a project generator like Visual Studio, GreenHills, Unix, Ninja, etc. You can even add optional platforms and tool sets for better results!

Selecting Compilers

The last part of setting things up is choosing your compilers. You can stick with default native compilers or go ahead and specify toolchain or cross-compiling options if needed.

Why Choose CMake Portable?

CMake is well-known for making building, testing, and compiling software as straightforward as possible. Just keep in mind—it’s still aimed at developers who have some knowledge under their belts! The cool thing about its portability is that it empowers users who aren’t tied down to specific machines; you can work anywhere at any time.

If you want to give CMake Portable a try yourself, check out this link.