cmake choose output directory .exe

When using CMake to generate build files for a project, you can specify the output directory for the generated executable by using the CMAKE_RUNTIME_OUTPUT_DIRECTORY variable. Here's how you can set the output directory for the generated .exe files using CMake:

1. Using CMake Command Line:

   You can specify the output directory when running the cmake command:

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   cmake -B build_dir -DCMAKE_RUNTIME_OUTPUT_DIRECTORY=<your_output_path> <path_to_source>
   
   

   Replace <your_output_path> with the desired output directory path and <path_to_source> with the path to your project's source code.

2. Using CMakeLists.txt:

   Alternatively, you can set the output directory in your CMakeLists.txt file:

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   set(CMAKE_RUNTIME_OUTPUT_DIRECTORY <your_output_path>)
   
   

   Place this line at the top of your CMakeLists.txt file before adding any targets.

By setting the CMAKE_RUNTIME_OUTPUT_DIRECTORY variable, you're instructing CMake to place the generated .exe files in the specified directory when you build the project.

Keep in mind that you should replace <your_output_path> with the actual path where you want the executables to be placed.

Remember that the syntax of the command and variable names might vary slightly based on your CMake version and the specific build system you're using (e.g., Makefiles, Visual Studio, etc.). Always refer to the documentation or help for your specific CMake version if you encounter any issues.