Dev-C++ 5.5.3, 5.6.0 RC3 released

More minor fixes incoming.

Changes - Version 5.5.3 - 5 November 2013

• Fixed lib32, -m32 and gdb32 not being used by default by 32bit profiles.
• The function tooltip works again.
• The function tooltip hides again when its editor goes out of focus.
• Fixed a possible crash in the code completion window.
• Removed some superfluous spaces from variables found in argument lists.

Download

• The setup which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (25MB).
• The setup which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (44MB).
• The setup which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• The portable version which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (17MB).
• The portable version which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (32MB).
• The portable version which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• The latest tested compilers can be downloaded here. TDM-GCC 4.8.1 can be downloaded now!
• Lastly, the source code can be found here (1MB).

Release Candidate 3 of the next version

The 5.6.0 RC3 update can be found here. Its source code can be found here. Install by extracting the provided archive over any 5.5.x installation.

Changes - Version 5.6.0 RC3 - 11 Januari 2013

• The class browser can now show the contents of system includes.
• Added a compiler set selector to the toolbar.
• The Remove Unit Form is resizable again.
• Code completion now also works on modified files.
• The parser now processes preprocessor lines too.
• Parsing speed has been improved by around 400% (average of my own projects).
• Added "Duplicate Line" and "Delete Line" functions to Menu >> Edit.
• When only changing case during a Rename, the input file will not be deleted anymore.
• Project templates now also accept the old "Catagory" input field again.
• Fixed an "External Exception" when handling compiler sets.
• When parsing, the status bar does not flicker anymore.
• The executable version number is equal to the official version number again.
• Added about twenty previously hardcoded text items to the language tables.
• Cache saving speed has been improved infinitely when the cache is bigger than 16MiB.
• Users can now input a correspondence e-mail into the crash reporter message.
• In Editor Options, the "Symbol Completion" section has been moved to the "Code Completion" section.
• Completed closing symbols are now deleted when the corresponding opening character is deleted.
• Fixed a argument highlighting problem in the function tooltip.
• As of 5.6.0 RC1, a different completion cache file format is used. Older versions are not forward compatible.
• The console pauser can now pass 32K characters to the running program instead of just 1K.
• Fixed a bug in the first time config window that caused a crash when no compilers were installed.

Choosing between 32bit and 64bit

• The 64bit compiler will fully work op 32bit systems.
• The 64bit compiler can create 64bit and 32bit executables and DLLs.
• The 64bit compiler currently provides much more headers and libraries.
• The 32bit compiler can only create 32bit executables and DLLs.

Dev-C++ 5.5.2 released

Even more reported bugs have been fixed. The help files have been rewritten too.

Changes - Version 5.5.2 - 28 Oktober 2013

• Rewritten the help files.
• Fixed a bug in the shortcut editor window.
• Fixed a bug when closing an editor.
• Fixed a memory leak in the recent file list.
• Switching editors is a bit faster now (the class browser is only redrawn once instead of twice).
• Fixed a crash in code completion caused by using mouseover hints at the same time.
• Fixed a timer leak (the "Not enough timers available" bug).
• Tidied up the File Properties window.
• Renamed the file renaming procedure (fixes the "Thread error 6" bug).
• Fixed a bug in the new project window.
• Fixed a bug in the short editor window.

Download

• The setup which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (25MB).
• The setup which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (44MB).
• The setup which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• The portable version which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (17MB).
• The portable version which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (32MB).
• The portable version which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• Separate compilers can be downloaded here.
• Lastly, the source code can be found here (1MB).

Choosing between 32bit and 64bit

• The 64bit compiler will fully work op 32bit systems.
• The 64bit compiler can create 64bit and 32bit executables and DLLs.
• The 64bit compiler currently provides much more headers and libraries.
• The 32bit compiler can only create 32bit executables and DLLs.

Dev-C++ 5.5.1 released

Most reported bugs have been fixed. As a bonus, the tip of the day form is hidden by default.

Changes - Version 5.5.1 - 7 Oktober 2013

• When editing a file opened in Dev-C++ elsewhere, Dev will only show one messagebox informing you of the change.
• The tip of the day form is now not shown on startup by default
• A bunch of bug fixes.

Download

• The setup which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (25MB).
• The setup which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (44MB).
• The setup which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• The portable version which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (17MB).
• The portable version which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (32MB).
• The portable version which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• Separate compilers can be downloaded here.
• Lastly, the source code can be found here (1MB).

All editions can run on 32-bit Windows.

All Dev-C++ editions can be updated using the No Compiler setups/zips.

Choosing between 32bit and 64bit

• The 64bit compiler will fully work op 32bit computers.
• The 64bit compiler can do everything the 32bit compiler can, including creating 32bit executables.
• The 64bit compiler can do stuff the 32bit compiler can't, like creating 64bit executables. It also comes with a lot more headers and libraries.
• There is no single reason to download the 32bit version except for maybe file size, marginally longer compiling time, or in case you have to use that specific compiler for any reason (regression problems for example).

Compiling for 32bit using TDM-GCC x64

• To force 32bit on all new projects and non-project compiles, go to Tools >> Compiler Options and select the 'TDM-GCC 32bit' profile. This profile will use the -m32 flag and use lib32 by default.
• To force 32bit on already created projects, go to Project >> Project Options >> Compiler and select the 'TDM-GCC 32bit' compiler profile.

Note on the portable version

• Always launch Dev-C++ using devcppPortable.exe located in the installation folder of the portable version. This launcher will tell Dev-C++ to save its configuration files in its own folder.

Dev-C++ 5.5.0 released

Yep, that took a while. Anyway, enjoy the new STL code completion and all the other new functions!

Changes - Version 5.5.0 - 6 Oktober 2013

• Dev-C++ can now parse C++ header files too.
• Clicking in the gutter does not change the caret position anymore.
• Mouseover hints are now also shown when hovering above #includes.
• Fixed editor closing not always remembering the previous tab.
• The matching brace highlighter now ignores text highlighted as 'Character'.
• Custom compiler commands are now added to the end of the call to GCC.
• The function tooltip now shows which class each function belongs to.
• The compilation progress window has been moved/merged into Compile Log below.
• The MRU list now does not reverse order each time it is loaded.
• File Properties now does not add open files not belonging to the current project to project stats.
• Editor mouseover tooltips now also shows which class each function belongs to.
• The function tooltip now shows types again.
• The MRU list now separates files and project files with a line.
• Breakpoints are now moved when folding code.
• Triple clicks now don't happen anymore when the mouse moves between clicks.
• Updated Catalan translation.
• The console pauser now does not show a "loading" cursor anymore.
• Updated Japanese translation.
• Added a toggle comment function (listens to Ctrl+/ by default).
• Added the PlasticCodeWrap color style.
• Cleaned up Project Options >> Compiler.
• Changed the default font to Consolas.
• Upgraded the parser: it now supports function pointer arguments and is a lot faster.
• And much more.

Download

• The setup which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (25MB).
• The setup which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (44MB).
• The setup which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• The portable version which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (17MB).
• The portable version which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (32MB).
• The portable version which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• Separate compilers can be downloaded here.
• Lastly, the source code can be found here (1MB).

All editions can run on 32-bit Windows.

All Dev-C++ editions can be updated using the No Compiler setups/zips.

Choosing between 32bit and 64bit

• The 64bit compiler will fully work op 32bit computers.
• The 64bit compiler can do everything the 32bit compiler can, including creating 32bit executables.
• The 64bit compiler can do stuff the 32bit compiler can't, like creating 64bit executables. It also comes with a lot more headers and libraries.
• There is no single reason to download the 32bit version except for maybe file size, marginally longer compiling time, or in case you have to use that specific compiler for any reason (regression problems for example).

Compiling for 32bit using TDM-GCC x64

• To force 32bit on all new projects and non-project compiles, go to Tools >> Compiler Options and select the 'TDM-GCC 32bit' profile. This profile will use the -m32 flag and use lib32 by default.
• To force 32bit on already created projects, go to Project >> Project Options >> Compiler and select the 'TDM-GCC 32bit' compiler profile.

Note on the portable version

• Always launch Dev-C++ using devcppPortable.exe located in the installation folder of the portable version. This launcher will tell Dev-C++ to save its configuration files in its own folder.

Dev-C++ 5.4.2, 5.4.3 RC8 released

Time for more fixes for the 5.4 series. The main additions include the ability to delete the current line (Ctrl+D by default), the ability to select the current line by triple clicking, and support for silent installation (since the 2013-05-26 repack).

Changes - Version 5.4.2 - 25 May 2013

• Shortcuts are now saved independently from the current language.
• As of RC3, Dev-C++ will now play nicely with old settings files instead of showing a 0px high window.
• Fixed compiler default selection not being saved on first startup.
• Dev-C++ will now suggest to disable DEP instead of crash when trying to execute data.
• The compiler set validator will now not add any duplicate paths anymore.
• After saving as, the window caption will now update too.
• Fixed a few out of bounds errors.
• Fixed a rather common bug in the MRU list ("Invalid Pointer Operation").
• Compiler Options now does not permanently change directories before hitting OK.
• Fixed a crash in the parser, which didn't like "#include" without any followup.
• Fixed a whole lot of other bugs.
• Fixed random focus tabbing order in various windows.
• Default code insertion snippets are now only loaded on first startup.
• One can now hide the code tooltip for the current function using the Esc key.
• Dev-C++ will now remember the window state on startup again.
• Fixed an error in the project HTML exporter.
• Dev-C++ now remembers tab history.
• One can now delete the current line using Ctrl+D.
• Implemented line selecting functionality using triple click.
• Updated Chinese (traditional) translations (by TOCK Chiu, alias cin.getline).

Download

• The setup which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (25MB).
• The setup which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (44MB).
• The setup which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• The portable version which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (17MB).
• The portable version which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (32MB).
• The portable version which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• Separate compilers can be downloaded here.
• Lastly, the source code can be found here (1MB).

All editions can run on 32-bit Windows.

All Dev-C++ editions can be updated using the No Compiler setups/zips.



Release Candidate 8 of the next version

The 5.4.3 RC8 update can be found here. Its source code can be found here.

Changes - Version 5.4.3 RC8 - 5 Oktober 2013

• Dev-C++ can now parse C++ header files too.
• Clicking in the gutter does not change the caret position anymore.
• Mouseover hints are now also shown when hovering above #includes.
• Fixed editor closing not always remembering the previous tab.
• The matching brace highlighter now ignores text highlighted as 'Character'.
• Custom compiler commands are now added to the end of the call to GCC.
• The function tooltip now shows which class each function belongs to.
• The compilation progress window has been moved/merged into Compile Log below.
• The MRU list now does not reverse order each time it is loaded.
• File Properties now does not add open files not belonging to the current project to project stats.
• Editor mouseover tooltips now also shows which class each function belongs to.
• The function tooltip now shows types again.
• The MRU list now separates files and project files with a line.
• Breakpoints are now moved when folding code.
• Triple clicks now don't happen anymore when the mouse moves between clicks.
• Updated Catalan translation.
• The console pauser now does not show a "loading" cursor anymore.
• Updated Japanese translation.
• Added a toggle comment function (listens to Ctrl+/ by default).
• Added the PlasticCodeWrap color style.
• Cleaned up Project Options >> Compiler.
• Changed the default font to Consolas.
• Upgraded the parser: it now supports function pointer arguments and is a lot faster.
• And much more.

Choosing between 32bit and 64bit

• The 64bit compiler will fully work op 32bit computers.
• The 64bit compiler can do everything the 32bit compiler can, including creating 32bit executables.
• The 64bit compiler can do stuff the 32bit compiler can't, like creating 64bit executables. It also comes with a lot more headers and libraries.
• There is no single reason to download the 32bit version except for maybe file size, marginally longer compiling time, or in case you have to use that specific compiler for any reason (regression problems for example).

Compiling for 32bit using TDM-GCC x64

• To force 32bit on all new projects and non-project compiles, go to Tools >> Compiler Options and select the 'TDM-GCC 32bit' profile. This profile will use the -m32 flag and use lib32 by default.
• To force 32bit on already created projects, go to Project >> Project Options >> Compiler and select the 'TDM-GCC 32bit' compiler profile.

Note on the portable version

• Always launch Dev-C++ using devcppPortable.exe located in the installation folder of the portable version. This launcher will tell Dev-C++ to save its configuration files in its own folder.

Dev-C++ 5.4.1, 5.4.2 RC7 released

Time for some fixes for the 5.4 series.

Changes - Version 5.4.1 - 16 Maart 2013

• When accidentally clearing the code completion list, one is now given a second wind before the list is hidden.
• Fixed an out of bounds error in the code completion code.
• Fixed an error that caused crashes in Compiler Options >> Settings under Windows 2000 (and older).
• Typedef structs now get formatted as "struct Foo" instead of "structFoo" in mouseover hints.
• The debugger now preserves the current working directory when running programs.
• Redesigned the compiler output formatter code, which now uses half the amount of code and plays nicely with GCC 4.8.
• The mouseover tooltip now shows scope information too.
• When trying to run uncompiled projects, Dev-C++ will now suggest to compile.
• Resource errors now use the same formatting as generic errors.
• Compiler, resource and find output line numbers will be synchronized when editing files.
• Moved the MRU list to File >> *here* from File >> Reopen to reduce clicks needed by one.
• Fixed OriginalPath spamming in devcpp.ini.
• Dev-C++ will now prefer selecting 32bit compiler profiles by default on x86 OS's.
• Merged Example projects into the new project templates.
• Compiler settings are now validated again when loaded.
• Upgraded to FastMM 4.991 for what it's worth.

Important notices

• For ultimate portable programming, please keep using devcppPortable.exe located in the installation folder of the portable version. This launcher will tell Dev-C++ to save its configuration files in the same folder as the executable.
• If you're getting 'Unsupported compression method' errors when extracting the portable version, please update your archiving program. The archive uses LMZA2 compression, which was added to WinRAR 3.91 and 7zip 9.04 somewhere in 2009. The latter is just as free as Dev-C++, so nothing is holding you back to extract it.

Download

• The setup which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (25MB).
• The setup which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (44MB).
• The setup which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• The portable version which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (17MB).
• The portable version which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (32MB).
• The portable version which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• Separate compilers can be downloaded here.
• Lastly, the source code can be found here (1MB).

All editions can run on 32-bit Windows.

All Dev-C++ editions can be updated using the No Compiler setups/zips.


Release Candidate 7 of the next version

The 5.4.2 RC7 update can be found here. Its source code can be found here.

Changes - Version 5.4.2 RC7 - 3 Mei 2013

• As of RC3, Dev-C++ will now play nicely with old settings files instead of showing a 0px high window.
• Fixed compiler default selection not being saved on first startup.
• Dev-C++ will now suggest to disable DEP instead of crash when trying to execute data.
• The compiler set validator will now not add any duplicate paths anymore.
• After saving as, the window caption will now update too.
• Fixed a few out of bounds errors.
• Hopefully fixed a rather common bug in the MRU list ("Invalid Pointer Operation").
• Compiler Options now does not permanently change directories before hitting OK.
• Fixed a crash in the parser, which didn't like "#include" without any followup.

Choosing between 32bit and 64bit

• The 64bit compiler will fully work op 32bit computers.
• The 64bit compiler can do everything the 32bit compiler can, including creating 32bit executables.
• The 64bit compiler can do stuff the 32bit compiler can't, like creating 64bit executables. It also comes with a lot more headers and libraries.
• There is no single reason to download the 32bit version except for maybe file size, marginally longer compiling time, or in case you have to use that specific compiler for any reason (regression problems for example).

Compiling for 32bit using TDM-GCC x64

• To force 32bit on all new projects and non-project compiles, go to Tools >> Compiler Options and select the 'TDM-GCC 32bit' profile. This profile will use the -m32 flag and use lib32 by default.
• To force 32bit on already created projects, go to Project >> Project Options >> Compiler and select the 'TDM-GCC 32bit' compiler profile.

Dev-C++ 5.4.0, 5.4.1 RC1 released

It's time for a new series, 5.4 this time. The biggest changes are the inclusion of TDM-GCC 4.7.1 (you can still download the old 4.6.1 one from SourceForge), drastically reduced startup time, and improved code completion. Oh, and F3 is back.

Changes - Version 5.4.0 - 14 Februari 2013

• The console pauser will now provide more detailed information when it decides not to work.
• Startup time has been reduced by an order of magnitude.
• The class browser now redraws at least numvisibleitems times faster.
• "Search Again" (F3) is back from the dead.
• The toolbars now do not get cut off on restart after about the 800th horizontal pixel.
• The tip of the day form now does not show up anymore when opening files (again).
• Gutter auto sizing now takes folding into account.
• Files that aren't highlighted are now loaded much faster.
• Added a few hardcoded labels to the lang tables.
• Reworked the Window List form.
• Fixed some set management issues in the Compiler Options form.
• Slightly reduced compilation overhead of the IDE shell around GCC.
• Reduced memory usage.
• Exporting editors to HTML now provides a perfect copy of the color scheme.
• Fixed a memory leak in the Tools window.
• Updated Chinese, Chinese (TW) and Japanese translations.
• Added an example save file name to Editor Options >> Autosave.
• More bug fixes and feature additions here and there.
• One can now refresh the current cache contents.
• Improved array evaluating under mouse when debugging.
• Fixed a bug that emerged in code folding and improved its performance thanks to that.
• Redesigned the code tooltip and code completion: they now support (M)I and multiple levels of parent->member structures.
• The class browser now supports multiple inheritance.
• Many more bugfixes here and there.

Important notices

• For ultimate portable programming, please keep using devcppPortable.exe located in the installation folder of the portable version. This launcher will tell Dev-C++ to save its configuration files in the same folder as the executable.
• If you're getting 'Unsupported compression method' errors when extracting the portable version, please update your archiving program. The archive uses LMZA2 compression, which was added to WinRAR 3.91 and 7zip 9.04 somwhere in 2009. The latter is just as free as Dev-C++, so nothing is holding you back to extract it.

Download

• The setup which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (25MB).
• The setup which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (44MB).
• The setup which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• The portable version which includes MinGW32 4.7.2 can be downloaded here (17MB).
• The portable version which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.7.1 can be downloaded here (32MB).
• The portable version which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
• Separate compilers can be downloaded here.
• Lastly, the source code can be found here (1MB).

All editions can run on 32-bit Windows.

All Dev-C++ editions can be updated using the No Compiler setups/zips.



Release Candidate 1 of the next version

The 5.4.1 RC1 update can be found here. Its source code can be found here.

Changes - Version 5.4.1 RC1 - 23 Februari 2013

• When accidentally clearing the code completion list, one is now given a second wind before the list is hidden.
• Fixed an out of bounds error in the code completion code.
• Fixed an error that caused crashes in Compiler Options >> Settings under Windows 2000 (and older).
• Typedef structs now get formatted as "struct Foo" instead of "structFoo" in mouseover hints.
• The debugger now preserves the current working directory when running programs.
• Redesigned the compiler output formatter code, which now uses half the amount of code.
• The mouseover tooltip now shows scope information too.

Choosing between 32bit and 64bit

• The 64bit compiler will fully work op 32bit computers.
• The 64bit compiler can do everything the 32bit compiler can, including creating 32bit executables.
• The 64bit compiler can do stuff the 32bit compiler can't, like creating 64bit executables. It also comes with a lot more headers and libraries.
• There is no single reason to download the 32bit version except for maybe file size, marginally longer compiling time, or in case you have to use that specific compiler for any reason (regression problems for example).

Compiling for 32bit using TDM-GCC x64

• To force 32bit on all new projects and non-project compiles, go to Tools >> Compiler Options and select the 'TDM-GCC 32bit' profile. This profile will use the -m32 flag and use lib32 by default.
• To force 32bit on already created projects, go to Project >> Project Options >> Compiler and select the 'TDM-GCC 32bit' compiler profile.