[fpc-pascal] How to handle fpc.cfg on Ubuntu with 3.0.4 and 3.2.0 co-existing?

[Graeme Geldenhuys]

On 08/02/2021 11:53 pm, Bo Berglund via fpc-pascal wrote:
> I assume if this is left as is as $(CompPath) it will use the globally defined
> compiler 3.2.0, but if changed will use the project defined compiler instead.

Yes, everything you stated is correct. I find that setting the global option is
quicker (less user steps). But again, that depends on your needs. If certain
project are only going to use a certain compiler version, then I guess setting it
in the Project Options would be better suited for your needs.

The projects I work on are compilable with all FPC versions. So for my needs,
changing the global compiler options is more convenient.

What is nice with MSEide, is that I can configure project or global macros that
define my compiler version (and other stuff). I can have keyboard shortcuts to
switch between those macro groups. I can also have desktop shortcuts that when
they launch MSEide, it configures the FPC version macro via a ide command line
parameter. MSEide starts up instantly, so even closing and reopening the IDE with
a different FPC version enabled is super fast.


Regards,
  Graeme

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