From b4d81a130ea042d2bd2052bd00739c7ba26eb922 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonah Graham Date: Fri, 30 May 2025 12:47:42 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Document indexer shows errors on a project that previously worked This documents the workaround that worked in https://github.com/eclipse-cdt/cdt/issues/1174 --- FAQ/Indexer.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/FAQ/Indexer.md b/FAQ/Indexer.md index ce59d09594a..d6e3f931b48 100644 --- a/FAQ/Indexer.md +++ b/FAQ/Indexer.md @@ -80,7 +80,11 @@ See [\#Importantlimitations](#important-limitations) If the unresolvedsymbol's d ### Troubleshooting individual errors -TODO +#### Indexer shows errors on a project that previously worked + +Sometimes it seems that CDT's metadata files can become corrupted and re-indexing the project does not resolve the issue. +In this case you can try importing the project into a new workspace. +Alternatively you can do a localized cleanup, wth Eclipse closed, delete `workspace/.metadata/.plugins/org.eclipse.cdt.core/.*`. ### Important limitations