how to add a tool to eclipse-cdt to automatically generate a header file during make

Question

I have a tool that converts an data file into a C header file for inclusion into my project. Now I would like to have this tool run automatically during make whenever the data file changes.

Where can I tell Eclipse CDT which tool to run and what data file the header depends on?

Answer 1

Open the properties of your project. There is an entry "Builders" where you can add other executables to the build.