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Compile with paths with spaces
 
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Applicable Environment
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  • Topic: Compile with paths that contain spaces
  • SDP: 7.1.0, 7.0.0, 6.6.0, 6.5.0
  • Target: All supported hosts
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Question
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My build environment relies on file path that contain spaces. Build tools (qcc) report error:

cc: Can't specify -P, -C, -E, -c or -S with -o and have multiple files

How do I resolve this error?

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Solution
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When you want to compile a file that has a space somewhere in the path, you need to enclose your path
with \" instead of just ".

The backslash makes gcc/qcc recognize the quote as the start/end of a path.

Example:

INCLUDES += -I\"../my\ lib/\"


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NOTE: This entry has been validated against the SDP version listed above. Use caution when considering this advice for any other SDP version. For supported releases, please reach out to QNX Technical Support if you have any questions/concerns.
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