How to code and compile Pascal using Code Block?

Question

Can I using CodeBlocks to code, compile, and debug Pascal file? If possible, how to do?

Answer 1

As far as I know, CodeBlocks is primarily a C/C++ IDE.

The featurelist of CodeBlocks tells:

Multiple compiler support:
GCC (MingW / GNU GCC) MSVC++
clang
Digital Mars
Borland C++ 5.5
Open Watcom
...and more

Some other languages are supported with syntax highlighting. But you could try to configure your own compiler settings in

"Settings -> Compiler and debugger -> Global compiler settings -> [your compiler] -> Toolchain executables"

But you'll definitely have to install a separate pascal compiler before.

If you're looking for a free opensource pascal IDE, you should definitely take a look at lazarus

Answer 2

According to http://wiki.codeblocks.org/index.php/Languages_supported_by_Code::Blocks_lexers CodeBlocks supports Pascal. I agree, however, that Lazarus is an excellent IDE for Object Pascal.