Details
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Bug
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Resolution: Done
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Not Evaluated
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None
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Qt Creator 4.13.0
Description
The CMake project configuration dialog is confusing and error-prone:
- It is unclear what to fill in in the Initial CMake parameters field and what below and why.
- The Initial CMake parameters field is text-only while the one below is a table. This is inconsistent.
- It is unclear that one is supposed to click "Build --> Run CMake" from the menu after filling out options in the initial CMake parameters field. I tried to click "Apply configuration changes" which is the only button there. But if the resolve fails, I am loosing all custom options in the table which is frustrating.
- Even though I am using a kit without Qt, the Initial CMake parameters field contains Qt-related CMake parameters by default.
All in all, the user experience is quite frustrating for somebody who has not carefully read https://www.qt.io/blog/cmake-project-configuration-in-qt-creator-4.13. The dialog should provide more guidance.
Attachments
For Gerrit Dashboard: QTCREATORBUG-24637 | ||||||
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# | Subject | Branch | Project | Status | CR | V |
339812,6 | CMakePM: Add "Re-configure with Initial Parameters" button | 4.15 | qt-creator/qt-creator | Status: MERGED | +2 | 0 |
340113,2 | CMakePM: Disable Add and Batch Edit buttons when the file-api parsing failed | 4.15 | qt-creator/qt-creator | Status: MERGED | +2 | 0 |