Error with CMake in New Version 6.15.0

Mocozzz · ‎2025-07-09

Today, while using the CubeMX product, I upgraded to version 6.15.0 (previously 6.14.1). After upgrade, the CMake step when generating project code failed. Even when generating an empty project, CMake still did not succeed. I also tried previously working projects that had been successfully flashed before, but they also failed during the CMake step.
The following error message was displayed:

CMake Error at D:/Program Files/JetBrains/CLion/bin/cmake/win/x64/share/cmake-3.31/Modules/CMakeTestCCompiler.cmake:67 (message):
  The C compiler

    "C:/Program Files/GNU-Arm-Toolchain-eabi/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc.exe"

  is not able to compile a simple test program.

  It fails with the following output:

    Change Dir: 'D:/project/keysking/P10_Clock/clock/cmake-build-debug/CMakeFiles/CMakeScratch/TryCompile-q0iun1'
    
    Run Build Command(s): "D:/Program Files/JetBrains/CLion/bin/ninja/win/x64/ninja.exe" -v cmTC_47519
    [1/2] C:\PROGRA~1\GNU-AR~1\bin\AR19DD~1.EXE   -std=gnu11 -fdiagnostics-color=always -o CMakeFiles/cmTC_47519.dir/testCCompiler.c.obj -c D:/project/keysking/P10_Clock/clock/cmake-build-debug/CMakeFiles/CMakeScratch/TryCompile-q0iun1/testCCompiler.c
    [2/2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /C "cd . && C:\PROGRA~1\GNU-AR~1\bin\AR19DD~1.EXE   CMakeFiles/cmTC_47519.dir/testCCompiler.c.obj -o cmTC_47519.exe -Wl,--out-implib,libcmTC_47519.dll.a -Wl,--major-image-version,0,--minor-image-version,0  -lkernel32 -luser32 -lgdi32 -lwinspool -lshell32 -lole32 -loleaut32 -luuid -lcomdlg32 -ladvapi32 && cd ."
    FAILED: cmTC_47519.exe 
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /C "cd . && C:\PROGRA~1\GNU-AR~1\bin\AR19DD~1.EXE   CMakeFiles/cmTC_47519.dir/testCCompiler.c.obj -o cmTC_47519.exe -Wl,--out-implib,libcmTC_47519.dll.a -Wl,--major-image-version,0,--minor-image-version,0  -lkernel32 -luser32 -lgdi32 -lwinspool -lshell32 -lole32 -loleaut32 -luuid -lcomdlg32 -ladvapi32 && cd ."
    C:/PROGRA~1/GNU-AR~1/bin/../lib/gcc/arm-none-eabi/14.3.1/../../../../arm-none-eabi/bin/ld.exe: unrecognized option '--major-image-version'
    C:/PROGRA~1/GNU-AR~1/bin/../lib/gcc/arm-none-eabi/14.3.1/../../../../arm-none-eabi/bin/ld.exe: use the --help option for usage information
    collect2.exe: error: ld returned 1 exit status
    ninja: build stopped: subcommand failed.

  CMake will not be able to correctly generate this project.
Call Stack (most recent call first):
  CMakeLists.txt:28 (project)

File .ioc as follows.

Ghofrane GSOURI · ‎2025-07-17

Hello @Mocozzz

The root cause of the issue is related to how the toolchain file was specified in previous MX versions. Previously, the toolchain file was defined in two locations: CMakePresets.cmake and CMakeLists.txt.

Starting with version 6.15, the specification in CMakeLists.txt has been removed, and it is now retained only in CMakePresets.cmake. This change was made to eliminate redundancy and to simplify switching between GCC and starm-clang .

To be able to build the 6.15 projects with Clion we need to specify the toolchain file in the Clion project:

- Go to menu File -> Settings -> Build, Execution, Deployment -> CMake

- In “CMake options” field , we need to add the toolchain file variable for GCC :

-DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE=./cmake/gcc-arm-none-eabi.cmake

Note: To use starm-clng instead of gcc, we need to add : -DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE=./cmake/starm-clang.cmake

THX

Ghofrane

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KnarfB · ‎2025-07-09

The lines

    [1/2] C:\PROGRA~1\GNU-AR~1\bin\AR19DD~1.EXE   -std=gnu11 -fdiagnostics-color=always -o CMakeFiles/cmTC_47519.dir/testCCompiler.c.obj -c D:/project/keysking/P10_Clock/clock/cmake-build-debug/CMakeFiles/CMakeScratch/TryCompile-q0iun1/testCCompiler.c
    [2/2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /C "cd . && C:\PROGRA~1\GNU-AR~1\bin\AR19DD~1.EXE   CMakeFiles/cmTC_47519.dir/testCCompiler.c.obj -o cmTC_47519.exe -Wl,--out-implib,libcmTC_47519.dll.a -Wl,--major-image-version,0,--minor-image-version,0  -lkernel32 -luser32 -lgdi32 -lwinspool -lshell32 -lole32 -loleaut32 -luuid -lcomdlg32 -ladvapi32 && cd ."
    FAILED: cmTC_47519.exe

show that your CMake setup tries to compile a Windows executable using the arm-none-eabi toolchain which cannot work. In short, your installation is broken. Try to clean-up and re-start from scratch. Maybe by using the tools from STM32CubeCLT - Toolset for third-party integrated development environment (IDE) providers, allowing the use of STMicroelectronics proprietary tools within their own IDE frameworks - STMicroelectronics.

hth

KnarfB

Mocozzz · ‎2025-07-09

Thanks, I'll clean it and try again!

Mocozzz · ‎2025-07-09

The method you suggested did not work. I have reinstalled all the software, but the error report remains the same:

-- Check for working C compiler: D:/Program Files/STM32Cube/STM32CubeCLT_1.18.0/GNU-tools-for-STM32/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc.exe
-- Check for working C compiler: D:/Program Files/STM32Cube/STM32CubeCLT_1.18.0/GNU-tools-for-STM32/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc.exe - broken
CMake Error at D:/Program Files/JetBrains/CLion/bin/cmake/win/x64/share/cmake-3.31/Modules/CMakeTestCCompiler.cmake:67 (message):
  The C compiler

    "D:/Program Files/STM32Cube/STM32CubeCLT_1.18.0/GNU-tools-for-STM32/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc.exe"

  is not able to compile a simple test program.

  It fails with the following output:

    Change Dir: 'D:/project/keysking/P10_Clock/clock/cmake-build-debug/CMakeFiles/CMakeScratch/TryCompile-yquthp'
    
    Run Build Command(s): "D:/Program Files/JetBrains/CLion/bin/ninja/win/x64/ninja.exe" -v cmTC_063a6
    [1/2] "D:\Program Files\STM32Cube\STM32CubeCLT_1.18.0\GNU-tools-for-STM32\bin\arm-none-eabi-gcc.exe"   -std=gnu11 -fdiagnostics-color=always -o CMakeFiles/cmTC_063a6.dir/testCCompiler.c.obj -c D:/project/keysking/P10_Clock/clock/cmake-build-debug/CMakeFiles/CMakeScratch/TryCompile-yquthp/testCCompiler.c
    [2/2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /C "cd . && "D:\Program Files\STM32Cube\STM32CubeCLT_1.18.0\GNU-tools-for-STM32\bin\arm-none-eabi-gcc.exe"   CMakeFiles/cmTC_063a6.dir/testCCompiler.c.obj -o cmTC_063a6.exe -Wl,--out-implib,libcmTC_063a6.dll.a -Wl,--major-image-version,0,--minor-image-version,0  -lkernel32 -luser32 -lgdi32 -lwinspool -lshell32 -lole32 -loleaut32 -luuid -lcomdlg32 -ladvapi32 && cd ."
    FAILED: cmTC_063a6.exe 
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /C "cd . && "D:\Program Files\STM32Cube\STM32CubeCLT_1.18.0\GNU-tools-for-STM32\bin\arm-none-eabi-gcc.exe"   CMakeFiles/cmTC_063a6.dir/testCCompiler.c.obj -o cmTC_063a6.exe -Wl,--out-implib,libcmTC_063a6.dll.a -Wl,--major-image-version,0,--minor-image-version,0  -lkernel32 -luser32 -lgdi32 -lwinspool -lshell32 -lole32 -loleaut32 -luuid -lcomdlg32 -ladvapi32 && cd ."
    D:/Program Files/STM32Cube/STM32CubeCLT_1.18.0/GNU-tools-for-STM32/bin/../lib/gcc/arm-none-eabi/13.3.1/../../../../arm-none-eabi/bin/ld.exe: unrecognized option '--major-image-version'
    D:/Program Files/STM32Cube/STM32CubeCLT_1.18.0/GNU-tools-for-STM32/bin/../lib/gcc/arm-none-eabi/13.3.1/../../../../arm-none-eabi/bin/ld.exe: use the --help option for usage information
    collect2.exe: error: ld returned 1 exit status
    ninja: build stopped: subcommand failed.

Perhaps downgrading to version 6.14.1 might solve the issue.

Mocozzz · ‎2025-07-10

Now I have no choice but to come back to CubeMX version 6.14.1, which is currently the only solution. I hope ST engineers can fix the issue "CubeMX 6.15.0 fails to load using CMake" as soon as possible. I look forward to experiencing the new features at the earliest opportunity.

Ghofrane GSOURI · ‎2025-07-10

Hello @Mocozzz

I'm currently investigating this .

I will get back to you as soon as possible.

THX

Ghofrane

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Ghofrane GSOURI · ‎2025-07-14

Hello @Mocozzz

After using your IOC , generate and build the code I found no compilation errors

Could you please share your entire project, not just the IOC? This will help me investigate the issue further

THX

Ghofrane

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Mocozzz · ‎2025-07-14

Hello, @Ghofrane GSOURI

I've rolled back to version 6.14.1 for now. I also have a file here that was previously wrong with the new version but didn't roll back. I share the entire project file with you. In addition, I am using clion for compilation, is it because I use the software that I will have the above error?

Ghofrane GSOURI · ‎2025-07-14

Hello @Mocozzz

I just built the provided project, and everything is working perfectly. There are no compilation errors, only a few warnings related to the code you added.

To give better visibility on the answered topics, please click on Accept as Solution on the reply which solved your issue or answered your question.

Ghofrane GSOURI · ‎2025-07-17

Hello @Mocozzz

The root cause of the issue is related to how the toolchain file was specified in previous MX versions. Previously, the toolchain file was defined in two locations: CMakePresets.cmake and CMakeLists.txt.

Starting with version 6.15, the specification in CMakeLists.txt has been removed, and it is now retained only in CMakePresets.cmake. This change was made to eliminate redundancy and to simplify switching between GCC and starm-clang .

To be able to build the 6.15 projects with Clion we need to specify the toolchain file in the Clion project:

- Go to menu File -> Settings -> Build, Execution, Deployment -> CMake

- In “CMake options” field , we need to add the toolchain file variable for GCC :

-DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE=./cmake/gcc-arm-none-eabi.cmake

Note: To use starm-clng instead of gcc, we need to add : -DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE=./cmake/starm-clang.cmake

THX

Ghofrane

To give better visibility on the answered topics, please click on Accept as Solution on the reply which solved your issue or answered your question.