C/C++: Can't compile or run when source file path has space(s) #248

stdcall0 · 2018-02-01T08:35:55Z

I created a file
D:\Program\USACO\[C2, S3.2] Magic Square.cpp

But when I compile,
some errors occurred:

[Running] cd "d:\Program\USACO\" && g++ [C2, S3.2] Magic Square.cpp -o [C2, S3.2] Magic Square && "d:\Program\USACO\"[C2, S3.2] Magic Square
g++: error: [C2,: No such file or directory
g++: error: S3.2]: No such file or directory
g++: error: Magic: No such file or directory
g++: error: Square.cpp: No such file or directory
g++: error: S3.2]: No such file or directory
g++: error: Magic: No such file or directory
g++: error: Square: No such file or directory
g++: fatal error: no input files
compilation terminated.

OS: Win7 SP1
VSCode: 1.19.3
Runner: 0.8.7 5beeedf

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Michany · 2018-02-19T09:57:11Z

Same problem.
After modifying the configuration as follows:

"code-runner.executorMap": {
"cpp": "cd $dir && g++ "$fileName" -o "$fileNameWithoutExt" && $dir$fileNameWithoutExt"｝

I can run the first two command successfully, but it won't work for the last command ($dir$fileNameWithoutExt).

Here is the output.

formulahendry · 2018-02-24T14:33:41Z

@Michany Try changing $dir$fileNameWithoutExt to $fileNameWithoutExt?

hwez · 2018-02-27T17:56:26Z

@hanghang0702 sorry I'm late, @Michany you forgot the escape characters, @formulahendry it isn't the problem on *nix based system the executable file runs with ./"dir"filename ,

"code-runner.executorMap": {
        "javascript": "node",
        "java": "cd $dir && javac \"$fileName\" && java \"./$fileNameWithoutExt\"",
        "c": "cd $dir && gcc \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt\" && \"./$fileNameWithoutExt\"",
        "cpp": "cd $dir && g++ \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt\" && \"./$fileNameWithoutExt\"",
        "objective-c": "cd $dir && gcc -framework Cocoa \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt\" && \"./$fileNameWithoutExt\"",}

I'm not a windows user & I'm not sure if it's going to work on windows (you'll probably need to adjust/change some escape characters or something similar).
I really hope they edit & fix it in the upcoming version(s).

waithope · 2018-04-04T12:05:19Z

Same issue here.

When I run C code in bash terminal. I get this:
bash: cd: d:\VscodeProject\C\demo" && gcc file1.c -o file1 && d:VscodeProjectCdemo"file1: No such file or directory
Obviously, the last command is not recognised correctly. How to fix it?

jesusdeveloper · 2018-04-20T13:53:06Z

Hello!

I have a same problem in Mac OS X. Some solution to this bug?
If I rename Example 1.cpp to Example1.cpp or Example_1.cpp then, it works ok...

Thank you!

Yuki-Nagato · 2018-07-14T05:38:36Z

If you are using Windows, try configuring settings like this:

"code-runner.executorMap": {
    "cpp": "cd $dir && g++ \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt.exe\" && & \"$dir$fileNameWithoutExt.exe\""
}

Pay attention to the extra '&' character.

If you are using Unix based system, try this (I haven't tested, but I think this would work):

"code-runner.executorMap": {
    "cpp": "cd $dir && g++ \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt\" && \"$dir$fileNameWithoutExt\""
}

alan23273850 · 2018-08-28T07:23:37Z

guillaume-dorczynski · 2019-05-05T14:49:16Z

Hello, I have the same problem. I'm using Windows, I'm trying to run a simple C++ program, I don't have spaces anywhere in the path or file name.

[Running] cd "c:\Users\Guillaume\Desktop\" && g++ test.cpp -o test && "c:\Users\Guillaume\Desktop\"test
g++: error: test.cpp: No such file or directory
g++: fatal error: no input files
compilation terminated.

If I copy the command as is, and paste it in a cmd.exe then it works without problem :/

I made changes as suggested by others but nothing worked.

EDIT: Solved! Here is how, maybe it will help others :

"code-runner.executorMap": {
	"cpp": "cd $dir && g++ $dirWithoutTrailingSlash\\$fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt && $fileNameWithoutExt"
}

sanket-valani · 2019-10-03T12:05:06Z

hello there...
i am not able to find code-runner,executorMap anywhere
where exactly do i paste this piece of code ...
in settings.json ? ... it did not work be pasting the code there ... :(

guillaume-dorczynski · 2019-10-03T13:46:42Z

hello there...
i am not able to find code-runner,executorMap anywhere
where exactly do i paste this piece of code ...
in settings.json ? ... it did not work be pasting the code there ... :(

Yes in settings.json.

I finally used this command instead:

"cpp": "cd $dir ; g++ $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt.exe ; .\\$fileNameWithoutExt.exe"

Here is extract of my settings.json :

    "c-cpp-compile-run.cpp-compiler": "C:\\MinGW\\bin",
    "window.zoomLevel": -1,
    "code-runner.executorMap": {
        //"javascript": "node",
        //"php": "C:\\php\\php.exe",
        //"python": "python",
        //"perl": "perl",
        //"ruby": "C:\\Ruby23-x64\\bin\\ruby.exe",
        //"go": "go run",
        //"html": "\"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Google\\Chrome\\Application\\chrome.exe\"",
        //"java": "cd $dir && javac $fileName && java $fileNameWithoutExt",
        //"c": "cd $dir && gcc $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt && $dir$fileNameWithoutExt",
    	"cpp": "cd $dir ; g++ $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt.exe ; .\\$fileNameWithoutExt.exe"
    
    },
    "C_Cpp.default.cppStandard": "c++20",
    "C_Cpp.default.cStandard": "c11",

jacob-armiger · 2019-11-07T22:45:31Z

I believe I am also having this issue. Are there any plans on resolving it? Here are my results:
$ cd "c:\Users\Jacob Armiger\Documents\cpp_files\" && g++ hello.cpp -o hello && "c:\Users\Jacob Armiger\Documents\cpp_files\"hello bash: cd: too many arguments

mirror-source · 2020-02-26T13:16:40Z

Hello, after trying a lot of time I found the solution, hope this will help others

"cpp": "cd $dir && g++ "$fileName" -o "$fileNameWithoutExt" && .\"$fileNameWithoutExt"",

lakshits11 · 2020-04-27T04:16:06Z

Hello, after trying a lot of time I found the solution, hope this will help others

"cpp": "cd $dir && g++ "$fileName" -o "$fileNameWithoutExt" && ."$fileNameWithoutExt"",

Where to add this?? IN settings.json file in .vscode?? or somewhere else?

mirror-source · 2020-04-27T04:43:45Z

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kaushik-rishi · 2020-06-05T09:22:47Z

Windows Guys!
Just Copy Past This to your settings.json file

I did a lot of research and this will surely work

"code-runner.executorMap": {
    "cpp": "cd $dir && g++ \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt\" && \"$fileNameWithoutExt\""
},

arpandutta0000 · 2020-10-15T04:15:00Z

If you are using Windows, try configuring settings like this:
"code-runner.executorMap": {
    "cpp": "cd $dir && g++ \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt.exe\" && & \"$dir$fileNameWithoutExt.exe\""
}
Pay attention to the extra '&' character.

If you are using Unix based system, try this (I haven't tested, but I think this would work):
"code-runner.executorMap": {
    "cpp": "cd $dir && g++ \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt\" && \"$dir$fileNameWithoutExt\""
}

this worked for me. I Am now able to compile and run c cpp and java files('&' is not needed in java though if anyone is wondering)

jamestansx · 2020-10-23T02:57:33Z

If you are using Windows, try configuring settings like this:
"code-runner.executorMap": {
    "cpp": "cd $dir && g++ \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt.exe\" && & \"$dir$fileNameWithoutExt.exe\""
}
Pay attention to the extra '&' character.

If you are using Unix based system, try this (I haven't tested, but I think this would work):
"code-runner.executorMap": {
    "cpp": "cd $dir && g++ \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt\" && \"$dir$fileNameWithoutExt\""
}

This solution works!! Finally my c program could be compiled and run. Thanks!

HeyJayant · 2020-10-24T13:06:35Z

It really helped, Thank You!
I am on Windows

tripathi-abhishek · 2020-11-03T20:37:31Z

PLEASE HELP!!!😭 I'm getting the same error.

{
    "atomKeymap.promptV3Features": true,
    "editor.multiCursorModifier": "ctrlCmd",
    "editor.formatOnPaste": true,
    "python.pythonPath": "C:\\Users\\ABHISHEK\\anaconda3\\python.exe",
    "java.home": "C:\\Program Files\\Java\\jdk-12.0.2",
    "java.help.firstView": "gettingStarted",
    "workbench.iconTheme": "vscode-icons",
    "editor.suggestSelection": "first",
    "vsintellicode.modify.editor.suggestSelection": "automaticallyOverrodeDefaultValue",
    "java.semanticHighlighting.enabled": true,
    "files.exclude": {
        "**/.classpath": true,
        "**/.project": true,
        "**/.settings": true,
        "**/.factorypath": true
    },
    "python.jediEnabled": false,
    "python.dataScience.sendSelectionToInteractiveWindow": true,
    "terminal.integrated.shell.windows": "C:\\Program Files\\Git\\bin\\bash.exe",
    "python.languageServer": "Microsoft",
    "files.associations": {
        "*.cpp": "cpp"
    },
    "C_Cpp.updateChannel": "Insiders",
    "code-runner.executorMap": {
    

        "javascript": "node",
        "java": "cd $dir && javac $fileName && java $fileNameWithoutExt",
        "c": "cd $dir && gcc $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt && $dir$fileNameWithoutExt",
        "cpp": "cd $dir && g++ \"$fileName\" -o \"$fileNameWithoutExt.exe\" && & \"$dir$fileNameWithoutExt.exe\"",
        "objective-c": "cd $dir && gcc -framework Cocoa $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt && $dir $fileNameWithoutExt",
        "php": "php",
        "python": "python -u",
        "perl": "perl",
        "perl6": "perl6",
        "ruby": "ruby",
        "go": "go run",
        "lua": "lua",
        "groovy": "groovy",
        "powershell": "powershell -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -File",
        "bat": "cmd /c",
        "shellscript": "bash",
        "fsharp": "fsi",
        "csharp": "scriptcs",
        "vbscript": "cscript //Nologo",
        "typescript": "ts-node",
        "coffeescript": "coffee",
        "scala": "scala",
        "swift": "swift",
        "julia": "julia",
        "crystal": "crystal",
        "ocaml": "ocaml",
        "r": "Rscript",
        "applescript": "osascript",
        "clojure": "lein exec",
        "haxe": "haxe --cwd $dirWithoutTrailingSlash --run $fileNameWithoutExt",
        "rust": "cd $dir && rustc $fileName && $dir$fileNameWithoutExt",
        "racket": "racket",
        "scheme": "csi -script",
        "ahk": "autohotkey",
        "autoit": "autoit3",
        "dart": "dart",
        "pascal": "cd $dir && fpc $fileName && $dir$fileNameWithoutExt",
        "d": "cd $dir && dmd $fileName && $dir$fileNameWithoutExt",
        "haskell": "runhaskell",
        "nim": "nim compile --verbosity:0 --hints:off --run",
        "lisp": "sbcl --script",
        "kit": "kitc --run",
        "v": "v run",
        "sass": "sass --style expanded",
        "scss": "scss --style expanded",
        "less": "cd $dir && lessc $fileName $fileNameWithoutExt.css"
    },
    "window.zoomLevel": 0,
    "files.autoSave": "onFocusChange",
    "diffEditor.ignoreTrimWhitespace": false,
    "[cpp]": {
    
        "editor.wordBasedSuggestions": false,
        "editor.suggest.insertMode": "replace",
        "editor.semanticHighlighting.enabled": true
    },
    "code-runner.runInTerminal": true,
    "code-runner.saveAllFilesBeforeRun": true,
    "settingsSync.ignoredSettings": [
        "-java.configuration.runtimes"
    ],
    "liveServer.settings.donotShowInfoMsg": true,
    "java.refactor.renameFromFileExplorer": "autoApply",
    "[javascript]": {
        "editor.defaultFormatter": "esbenp.prettier-vscode"
    },
    "[json]": {
        "editor.defaultFormatter": "vscode.json-language-features"
    },
    "eslint.codeAction.showDocumentation": {
    
        "enable": true
    },
    "git.autofetch": true,
    "vsicons.dontShowNewVersionMessage": true,
    
}

This and still I'm getting the same error.

And my environment variables :

And just in case if anyone has doubts about my files and such...

@formulahendry @HeyJayant @kaushik-rishi

VipulKhandelwal1999 · 2020-11-07T06:57:00Z

@tripathi-abhishek use this

In case you run into issues with a bash error like "bash: cd: too many arguments"

Fixed by:-
Go to visual studio code settings for code runner and replace cpp key value pair in code-runner.executorMap with the following :-
"code-runner.executorMap": {
"cpp": "g++ $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt.exe && './$fileNameWithoutExt.exe'"
}

Screenshot:-
replace your cpp key value pair with the below mentioned code in "code-runner.executorMap" like:-

tripathi-abhishek · 2020-11-07T08:02:03Z

@VipulKhandelwal1999 thanks this worked!

ushakhanal · 2021-01-01T17:25:13Z

tripathi-abhishek · 2021-01-01T17:31:05Z

@ushakhanal read my comments. I have already explained what to do in case of "too many arguments" error.

gagan24 · 2021-06-05T16:20:12Z

For windows in settings .json change cpp to the following:

"code-runner.executorMap": {
"cpp": "g++ $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt.exe && './$fileNameWithoutExt.exe'",
}

nalin88 · 2021-06-27T13:38:59Z

For windows in settings .json change cpp to the following:

"code-runner.executorMap": {
"cpp": "g++ $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt.exe && './$fileNameWithoutExt.exe'",
}

this works for me

HeyJayant · 2021-06-29T10:46:28Z

Thank you very much, I was using the same .json as you suggested.

Rbansal89 · 2021-08-09T17:46:16Z

Simple open the code runner configuration by search in settings code runner and under extensions selecting it then scroll and click on edit setting.json
change the cpp configuration as
"code-runner.executorMap": {
"cpp": "cd $dir && g++ "$fileName" -o "$fileNameWithoutExt.exe" && "$fileNameWithoutExt.exe""
}

jithindmathew · 2021-09-10T14:52:21Z

hello there...
i am not able to find code-runner,executorMap anywhere
where exactly do i paste this piece of code ...
in settings.json ? ... it did not work be pasting the code there ... :(

Yes in settings.json.

I finally used this command instead:

"cpp": "cd $dir ; g++ $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt.exe ; .\\$fileNameWithoutExt.exe"

Here is extract of my settings.json :

    "c-cpp-compile-run.cpp-compiler": "C:\\MinGW\\bin",
    "window.zoomLevel": -1,
    "code-runner.executorMap": {
        //"javascript": "node",
        //"php": "C:\\php\\php.exe",
        //"python": "python",
        //"perl": "perl",
        //"ruby": "C:\\Ruby23-x64\\bin\\ruby.exe",
        //"go": "go run",
        //"html": "\"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Google\\Chrome\\Application\\chrome.exe\"",
        //"java": "cd $dir && javac $fileName && java $fileNameWithoutExt",
        //"c": "cd $dir && gcc $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt && $dir$fileNameWithoutExt",
    	"cpp": "cd $dir ; g++ $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt.exe ; .\\$fileNameWithoutExt.exe"
    
    },
    "C_Cpp.default.cppStandard": "c++20",
    "C_Cpp.default.cStandard": "c11",

Thank you. Your executorMap worked for my cpp files in code runner but I copied the same executorMap for c programs and it isnt working.

        "c": "cd $dir && gcc $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt && $dir$fileNameWithoutExt",
        "cpp": "cd $dir ; g++ $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt.exe ; .\\$fileNameWithoutExt.exe",

I am getting this error

PS C:\Users\jithin_d_mathew\Desktop\stufff\CC++> cd "c:\Users\jithin_d_mathew\Desktop\stufff\CC++\" && gcc jhbuhb.c -o jhbuhb && "c:\Users\jithin_d_mathew\Desktop\stufff\CC++\"jhbuhb
At line:1 char:52
+ cd "c:\Users\jithin_d_mathew\Desktop\stufff\CC++\" && gcc jhbuhb.c -o ...
+                                                    ~~
The token '&&' is not a valid statement separator in this version.
At line:1 char:78
+ ... n_d_mathew\Desktop\stufff\CC++\" && gcc jhbuhb.c -o jhbuhb && "c:\Use ...
+                                                                ~~
The token '&&' is not a valid statement separator in this version.
At line:1 char:81
+ ... .c -o jhbuhb && "c:\Users\jithin_d_mathew\Desktop\stufff\CC++\"jhbuhb
+                     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Expressions are only allowed as the first element of a pipeline.
At line:1 char:128
+ ... .c -o jhbuhb && "c:\Users\jithin_d_mathew\Desktop\stufff\CC++\"jhbuhb
+                                                                    ~~~~~~
Unexpected token 'jhbuhb' in expression or statement.
    + CategoryInfo          : ParserError: (:) [], ParentContainsErrorRecordException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : InvalidEndOfLine

EDIT

I managed to do it for C with this

"c": "cd $dir ; gcc $fileName -o $fileNameWithoutExt.exe ; .\\$fileNameWithoutExt.exe",

miku3920 · 2022-04-18T18:05:44Z

It works for me!

		"c": "gcc $fullFileName -o ./out/$fileNameWithoutExt && ./out/$fileNameWithoutExt",
		"cpp": "g++ $fullFileName -o ./out/$fileNameWithoutExt && ./out/$fileNameWithoutExt",

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Fix run failure on dir/filename containing spaces #703

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