在Embarcadero 10.2.3中使用CMake是否需维护双配置文件？

Great question—this is a common point of confusion when mixing CMake with RAD Studio projects, but the good news is you don't have to manually maintain both CMakeLists.txt and your .cbproj file. Here's how to structure your workflow correctly:

1. Treat CMakeLists.txt as your single source of truth #

The whole point of using CMake is to centralize your project configuration. You should:

• Define all your project settings (source files, compiler flags, dependencies, output targets) only in CMakeLists.txt.
• Use CMake to generate the .cbproj file tailored for RAD Studio Tokyo. The correct generator command for this version is:

  cmake -G "Embarcadero RAD Studio" -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release ../path/to/your/cmake/source
  

  (Adjust the path and build type as needed—you can use Debug for debug builds.)
• Anytime you need to add files, change compiler settings, or update dependencies, modify CMakeLists.txt and re-run the CMake generation command. This will overwrite the .cbproj file with your latest changes, so you never have to edit it manually.

2. Work within RAD Studio without breaking the workflow #

Once you've generated the .cbproj file, you can open it directly in RAD Studio for development, debugging, and testing. Just keep these rules in mind:

• Never manually edit build-related settings in the .cbproj (like compiler flags, included files, or linker options). CMake will overwrite these the next time you regenerate the project.
• You can safely tweak IDE-specific settings that aren't controlled by CMake, such as debug launch arguments, IDE layout preferences, or plugin-specific configurations. These won't be touched by CMake when you regenerate the project.

3. Pro tips to simplify the process #

• If you're using version control (like Git), add the generated .cbproj file to your .gitignore. Only commit CMakeLists.txt, your source code, and any non-generated configuration files. This avoids messy conflicts when regenerating the project.
• Create a simple batch/shell script to automate the CMake generation step. For example, a generate_project.bat file for Windows might look like this:

  @echo off
  mkdir build
  cd build
  cmake -G "Embarcadero RAD Studio" -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Debug ..
  cd ..
  

  This lets you regenerate the project with a single click instead of typing the command every time.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Mathew Joy