Eclipse, the AVR Plugin, and Arduino

Question

I'm attempting to compile Arduino code in the Eclipse IDE using WinAVR and the AVR IDE plugin, and I'm running into one major stumbling block - when I try to compile the code I get the following error:

/usr/bin/sh: g++: command not found make: *** [main.o] Error 127

Yeah, I bet not...I'm using Windows Vista. I have the paths to WinAVR's avr-g++ all set correctly in the preferences tab, does anyone know why it might be doing this?

Answer 1

The easiest way now to use arduino in eclipse is by using the arduino eclipse plugin. It is build on the same software stack CDT +win AVR but it sets all the options correctly for you. It even comes with a library import functionality. Look at eclipse.baeyens.it for installation instructions an FAQ.

Answer 2

Did you set your paths like this?

avr preference panel http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/5996/avreclipsepath.png

I followed the instructions on http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Code/Eclipse and everything worked fine on my Vista box with Eclipse 3.5.