CrossCompileInEclipse

Preparation
This setup is based on Eclipse 3.6, installation process for 3.7 is supposed to be easier.

Start with Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Linux Developers package (http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/eclipse-ide-cc-linux-developers-includes-incubating-components/heliossr1).

Install missing Target Management features.

Download http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/download.php?file=/tools/cdt/releases/helios/dist/cdt-master-7.0.1-I201009241320.zip.

Install cross compiler support.

Creating and building a new project
Start Eclipse, switch to the "C/C++" perspective.

Go to "New->C/C++ Project".

On the first page, enter your project name.

Select "Executable-> Cross-Compile Project" on the left tab and "Cross GCC" on the right, click "Next".



On the "Command" wizard page enter your compiler prefix and an absolute path to the directory where your cross tools live, click "Finish".

Now, your project will be built with the use of your cross tools.

Debugging a project
Go to "Debug->New Configuration..." and select "C/C++ Remote Application".

Fill in connection and remote path information on the Main Tab.

On the debugger tab, specify the path to your cross gdb.

Save the configuration and now you are ready to debug your application.