Compiling code using gcc and SciTE?

Question

Hello,

I'm trying to compile C/C++ code from an external source using SciTE. The SciTE has a built-in feature where it searches for the gcc compiler and libraries in the same folder. The problem occurs if I try to compile from SciTE externally. Compiling with F5 (compile and run) or CTRL-F7 (compile) results in SciTE not being able to find the compiler.

I'm wondering if there is a way (there always is) to embed the gcc compiler's path into one of SciTE's files without generally rewriting SciTE's code?

Thank you!

EDIT:

Platform is both Linux and Windows. I use SciTE on my USB memory stick to, so I need it compiled for both OS's.