Note: In this section, the term targets refers to operations that the make command executes during a build, not to target machines.
A make
target is an action called by the make utility to perform a build-related task. For example, QNX Makefiles support a target named clean, which you invoke as make clean. The IDE lets you set up your own make targets. You can also use a make target to pass options such as CPULIST=x86, which causes the make utility to build only for x86.
To add your own custom make target to the C/C++ Project Explorer view's right-click menu:
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In the Project Explorer view, right-click a project and select Create Make Target….
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Type the name of your make target (e.g. myMakeStuff).
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Click Create.
You'll see your target option listed in the Build Targets dialog, which appears when you select the Build Make Target… item from the right-click menu of the C/C++ Project Explorer view. Your targets also appear in the Make Targets view.