Creating C++ STM32CubeMX-based Projects

[nahumb]

Hi,

I have been able to create a C STM32CubeMX based project and it runs great.

I would like now to add c++ code (e.g. classes).

I add a new header file with

#ifdef __cplusplus
extern “C” {
#endif

class MyClass {    };

#ifdef __cplusplus
}
#endif

But I get an “unknown type name ‘class'” errors.

I did not find any instruction how to start or configure the project as a c++ project.

Can it be done? Can you please assist.

Thanks,

Nahum.

[support]

Hi,

This is to be expected. The STM32CubeMX tool generates Plain C files, so placing C++ code in them will result in errors. You can still add .cpp files to the STM32CubeMX-generated projects as shown in our STM32CubeMX tutorial, however it will require carefully partitioning the code into Plain C and C++ parts, and declaring the functions that need to be visible from both parts with extern “C”.

As an alternative, please consider using the regular VisualGDB Embedded Project Wizard that can generate a C++ main file instead.

[nahumb]

Thank you. Will give it a try.

Nahum.

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