# C/C++ preferences

The C/C++ Preference dialog box allows you to make changes to your C/C++ environment.

Link view selection to active editor
  Select this checkbox to open an item selected in the Projects view, in the Editor view.
Show file members in Project View
  Select this checkbox to browse your C and C++ file members in the Projects view.
Follow #include's when producing the outline view.
  Select this checkbox to follow all defined #includes when you produce the Outline view.
  Note: This is not recommended for large projects or large files.

## C/C++ Submenu Items

Build Console
  Preferences for customize the appearance of the Build Console view.
Editor
  Preferences for customizing the C/C++ editor.
Code Templates
  Manipulate any of the common code templates that are predefined within the CDT.
Debug
  Preferences for customizing the Debugger.
GDB MI
  Preferences for customizing the GDB MI.
Source Code Locations
  Modify, add or remove source code locations
Editor
  Set preferences for the C/C++ editor
File Types
  Define which file extensions are linked to specific languages
Make Targets
  Set preferences for make target build settings
New Make Projects
  Set preferences for customizing Make Builder settings
Search
  Set preferences for customizing the Search configuration

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