When encountering the error “CE_SDK (CE_ARCH)” during the compilation of the Qt toolchain for Windows CE 2013, it typically indicates an issue with the SDK or architecture configuration in your build environment. Here’s a detailed approach to resolve this:
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Review SDK Installation: Ensure that the necessary Windows CE 2013 SDKs are correctly installed on your system. The error may arise if the SDK is missing or improperly configured.
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Check Project Configuration: In Qt Creator, navigate to the build settings and verify that the target platform (e.g., Windows CE 2013) and architecture (x86) are correctly specified.
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Inspect Build Logs: Examine the detailed build output for more specific error messages which can provide clues about the exact issue.
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Validate Environment Variables: Confirm that environment variables pointing to your SDK installations are set correctly. Tools like Platform SDK or WCE SDK may require these paths to be accessible during compilation.
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Update Qt Components: Ensure that Qt versions, particularly those related to Windows CE support, are up-to-date and properly integrated into your build system.
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Reinstall Dependencies: If issues persist, consider reinstalling the SDKs and Qt toolchain to eliminate any corrupted or incomplete file installations.
By systematically addressing each of these areas, you should be able to identify and correct the root cause of the “CE_SDK (CE_ARCH)” error during your compilation process.