Is it possible to have cmake build file (CMake

Question

Is it possible to have cmake build file (CMakeLists.txt) not in root directory in CLion?

I am currently working on project where cmake build file is not in not in the root directory of a CLion project (in out/Debug directory). I want CLion to open root of this project, and use cmake from out/Debug.

Is is possible? EXAMPLE:

|- main.cpp
|- classs.cpp
|- class.h
|- build1
   |- CMakeLists.txt
|- build2
   |- CMakeLists.txt

This is a little bit unusual, but think of situation when cmake file is generated.

Also, it can be possible when two projects want to have separate make files and common sources.

Answer 1

Long story short, I created a bug for that

https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/CPP-2943

you can vote it you think it is useful

Answer 2

Just to clarify, CLION has solution for it.

Please do the following:

 use 'Welcome Screen | Open Project', point to CMakeLists.txt
 use 'Tools | CMake | Change Project Root', and point to the actual project's root.