KDevelop runs the wrong CMake - c++

I have two CMake versions installed: one in /usr/bin/, the latest one in /opt/.
From the command line I can specify the latest version, and the C++17 code is compiled successfully.
From KDevelop, after setting the default CMake executable to /opt/cmake, the old version is still executed.
Is there anything else to set in KDevelop to let it find the new version?
Do I have to deal with KDevelop's plugins?
System:
Linux (Debian), KDevelop 5.2.1, CMake 3.7, CMake 3.10.2, Ninja

You can set the path to the CMake executable in both the global settings and the projects settings. Obviously new projects inherit the global setting but existing projects stick to their individual CMake path, even when the global setting is changed.
To change the project-specific CMake executable:
open the project settings
go to CMake tab
click on "Show Advanced"
change the "CMake executable" at the bottom

Temporary fix:
cd /usr/bin
sudo mv ./cmake ./cmake-old
sudo mv ./cmake-gui ./cmake-old-gui
sudo ln -s /path/to/cmake ./cmake
sudo ln -s /path/to/cmake-gui ./cmake-gui
Of course, I would like to tell KDevelop to use the version of cmake I want.

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unable to determine what cmake generator to use-VS Code-Windows 10

while compiling cpp files in vs code in windows 10 PC, after giving "cmake:debug" I get error like this "unable to determine what cmake generator to use.please install or configure a preferred generator or update settings.json, your kit configuration or path variable"
how to solve the error
If you have install cmake, setted up your project and you added it's path, try this Ctrl+shift+P and Type "cmake:reset cmake tools for extension state" and press enter.
At least that works for me.
Firstly check the system.
Install MINGW https://www.msys2.org/
Install gcc, g++, gdb, and cmake using pacman.
pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-gcc
pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-gdb
pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-cmake
Check installation:
gcc --version
g++ --version
gdb --version
Edit environment variables for your account (PATH)
C:\msys64\mingw64\bin
For cmake project on Vscode:
Create a cmake project: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/cpp/cmake-linux#_create-a-cmake-project
Choose the Kit (Toolchain) which was installed before
Set cmake.cmakePath (If you installed with pacman, the path should be same as gcc/g++.
"cmake.cmakePath": "C:\msys64\mingw64\bin\cmake.exe"
Reset VScode: Ctrl+shift+P and type "CMake:Reset CMake Tools for Extension State"
Configure project: Ctrl+shift+P and type "CMake: Configure". You will see "built" directory and generated files.

Unable to run C++ cmake project in Clion [duplicate]

I'm trying to make CLion use the same version of CMake that I'm using from the command line. In Preferences > Build, Execution, Deployment > Toolchains, I tried setting a custom CMake executable path to /usr/local/Cellar/cmake/3.7.0/bin, but CMake displays a "not found" error on the same page.
For now, I had brew install the same version of CMake that CLion is using: brew switch cmake 3.6.2
But is there a way to make CLion use the version of cmake installed with brew?
Yes, you can set your own cmake binary for use in Clion.
You're on the right track, go to Preferences > Build, Execution, Deployment > Toolchains just as you did, and set CMake executabl -> Custom to
/usr/local/Cellar/cmake/3.7.0/bin/cmake
Note, your're supposed to put the absolute name of your own cmake here, not only the path to the directory containing cmake.

Importing a CMake project into CodeLite

I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to import an existing cmake project into the CodeLite IDE?
This is a C++ project and I have all of the .c and .h files. I have the CMake lists and what not for the project too.
I am running on Ubuntu 16.04 with CodeLite 11.0.4.
If CodeLite is not able to do this, then is there an IDE that can import a CMake project?
You can generate a CodeLite workspace with cmake by using the -G option. First, look up all available CodeLite generators by doing
cmake --help
Keep in mind that not all might work for you, depending on your system configuration. Then use one of them as you like. For example, using Ninja you can do:
cmake -G "CodeLite - Ninja" /path
where /path is the directory where your CMakeLists.txt is located.
You can generate Codelite workspace with cmake by:
cmake -G "Codelite - Unix MakeFiles" /path (where 'path' your CMakeFiles.txt is present)
For instance:
Generate Codelite workspace
cmake -G "CodeLite - Unix Makefiles" **./**
Codelite workspace is generated
Open CodeLite and build project (P.S. do not forget to set up project appropriately (e.g. compiler / workspace settings)
According to Some programmer dude, CMAKE is able to make a codeLite project. I have tested this with the version of CMAKE that you can install with sudo apt-get install in ubuntu 16.04. This works.

Change where I installed Cmake initially to usr/local/bin on mac

I am new to the computer and as I wanted to install Cmake instead of installing it in usr/bin or usr/local/bin I installed it in Users/Admin/Source!
Could you help me to figure out how can I change its directory or do I have to uninstall it completely?!
To install Cmake I followed the steps here http://mac-dev-env.patrickbougie.com/cmake/, except the first line.
Thanks
If you successfully went through the steps in the link you provided, cmake is now installed in /usr/local/cmake/bin.
(From what I understand you just did the download in another directory which is fine).
Since the tutorial also tells you to add this directory to your PATH it should be fine. i.e cmake should be accessible from anywhere after sourcing again your .bash_profile or simply opening a new terminal.
If for any other reason you need cmake to be in /usr/local/bin. you can create a symbolic link in this directory:
ln -s /usr/local/cmake/bin/cmake /usr/local/bin/cmake

CMake Error: CMake was unable to find a build program corresponding to "MinGW Makefiles"

I am trying to use cmake to build the Box2D library for c++. When I run cmake gui I get the error:
CMake Error: CMake was unable to find a build program corresponding to "MinGW Makefiles". CMAKE_MAKE_PROGRAM is not set. You probably need to select a different build tool.
CMake Error: CMake was unable to find a build program corresponding to "MinGW Makefiles". CMAKE_MAKE_PROGRAM is not set. You probably need to select a different build tool.
CMake Error: CMAKE_C_COMPILER not set, after EnableLanguage
CMake Error: CMAKE_CXX_COMPILER not set, after EnableLanguage
Configuring incomplete, errors occurred!
Most questions like these people have answered by saying "Add MinGw/bin to the PATH" but I already have that on the PATH. What else could be causing this error?
mingw32-make.exe can be installed with the standard MinGW32 installer via the appropriate checkbox:
As rubenvb points out, you'll still need to ensure that it makes it into your PATH. If you edit your environment variables via System Properties, be sure to close and reopen the CMake GUI.
If you're more accustomed to using make.exe, install MSYS and use MSYS Makefiles as the CMake generator. You'll also need to put both mingw\bin and msys\1.0\bin into your PATH.
I had the same problem and I added these three to my system path and errors were solved.
C:\Program Files\mingw-w64\x86_64-7.3.0-posix-seh-rt_v5-rev0\mingw64\bin
C:\Program Files\CMake\bin
C:\opencv\build\install\x64\mingw\bin
You can check this answer: https://stackoverflow.com/a/74240235/3110429
Firstly check the system.
Install MINGW https://www.msys2.org/
Install gcc, g++, gdb, and cmake using pacman.
pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-gcc
pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-gdb
pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-cmake
Check installation:
gcc --version
g++ --version
gdb --version
Edit environment variables for your account (PATH)
C:\msys64\mingw64\bin
For cmake project on Vscode:
Create a cmake project: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/cpp/cmake-linux#_create-a-cmake-project
Choose the Kit (Toolchain) which was installed before
Set cmake.cmakePath (If you installed with pacman, the path should be same as gcc/g++.
"cmake.cmakePath": "C:\msys64\mingw64\bin\cmake.exe"
Reset VScode: Ctrl+shift+P and type "CMake:Reset CMake Tools for Extension State"
Configure project: Ctrl+shift+P and type "CMake: Configure". You will see "built" directory and generated files.
In the path MinGW\bin try to find make.exe or mingw32-make.exe. If you don't have it then mingw32-make.exe can be installed with the standard MinGW32 installer as shown in the pervious answer.
Then have a second copy of make.exe or mingw32-make.exe to have identical two files with those names make.exe and mingw32-make.exe
and it solved my problem.