c_pp

So, c_pp is a handy tool for working with C++ files. When you hit the button in the toolbar, it runs a preprocessor and shows you the preprocessed text down in the lower output window. Pretty neat, right?

Understanding How c_pp Works

This software takes your C++ files and transforms them into a format that’s just how the compiler sees them. It does this by:

• Removing preprocessor directives


• Including any necessary files


• Replacing definitions


• Getting rid of undefined areas


• Expanding macros

The cool thing about c_pp is that it doesn’t just spit out a bunch of tokens like other preprocessors out there. Instead, it gives you actual text to work with!

The Meaning Behind the Name

The name “c_pp” stands for C-preprocessor. The underscore helps to set it apart from another parser called “Cpp.” This way, you won’t confuse the two.

A Bit of History on c_pp

The original version of this preprocessor was created to help translate company software written in C++ into Java. The goal wasn’t to make a super fancy tool that could handle every trick in preprocessor meta programming. Instead, they wanted something practical: replacing directives in a fixed number of files while keeping their meanings intact.

How It Handles Your Code

Here’s what c_pp does specifically:

• Puts real C++ constants into your code for defined constants.


• Keeps some macros as functions instead of resolving them.


• Keeps comments in your code for clarity.


• Doesn't include headers from system or library files; instead, it substitutes them with their Java equivalents directly.


• Produces corresponding preprocessed headers for each company header while leaving include directives in place.

This special handling tailored to specific company needs has been stripped away from the published version of c_pp here. But don’t worry! It’s super easy to add these features back in if you're working on your own translation projects. If you're interested in downloading this tool, check out this link: Download c_pp now!