# Selecting a binary parser

Selecting the correct binary parser is important to ensure the accuracy of the C/C++ Projects view and the ability to successfully run and debug your programs. Windows users should select the PE Windows Parser. UNIX and Linux users should select the Elf Parser. When you select the correct parser for your development environment and build your project, you can view the components of the .o file in the C/C++ Projects view and view the contents of the .o file in the C/C++ editor. You can also easily browse for the executable when defining run/debug configurations.

You can define the properties on a per project basis from the New Project wizard, in the C/C++ Projects view or in the Navigator view. You can also define project properties in the Preferences window for future standard make projects.

To select a binary parser:

1. To set properties for future Standard Make projects, click Window > Preferences . Expand C/C++, click New Make Projects.
2. Click the Binary Parser tab.
3. In the Binary Parser list, click:

- Elf Parser, if you are a Solaris, UNIX, or Linux user.
- PE Windows Parser, if you are a Windows user.
- Cygwin PE Parser, if you are using Cygwin.

4. Click OK.

CDT Projects
Project file views

Working with C/C++ project files

Binary Parser, C/C++ Properties window