Eclipse CDT: How to use GCC C++ compiler on C sources?

Question

I have a C++ project in which I need to use some external C sources. I need to compile them with the same Tool as the project uses: GCC C++ compiler.

I Visual Studio there is a setting to set this for each C source: C/C++ -> Advanced -> Compile as C++ Code (/TP).

Can I do this with Eclipse CDT ?

Answer 1

In project options:

1. You could add -x c++ to the compiler flags:

   

2. Alternatively set the tool to g++ instead of gcc