GNUARMEMB_TOOLCHAIN_PATH is incorrect when starting SES

[ephimee]

I'm trying to open a nRF Connect SDK project in Segger Embedded Studio for ARM (Nordic Edition) V5.30a

I have followed the instructions on the following page:
https://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF_Connect_SDK/doc/latest/nrf/gs_installing.html

Before I start SES, I execute the following commands:

export ZEPHYR_TOOLCHAIN_VARIANT=gnuarmemb
export GNUARMEMB_TOOLCHAIN_PATH="~/gnuarmemb"
set | grep TOOL
GNUARMEMB_TOOLCHAIN_PATH='~/gnuarmemb'
ZEPHYR_TOOLCHAIN_VARIANT=gnuarmemb
ephimee@linux7:~/Downloads/nordic/arm_segger_embedded_studio_v530a_linux_x64_nordic$ ./bin/emStudio 

When I try opening the project I get an log with several errors. I'm trying to understand why some errors are there. Here's a failed log:

Creating solution myproject.emProject
cmake -GNinja -DBOARD=myboard -DBOARD_DIR=/home/ephimee/git/mycompany/myproject/boards/arm/myboard -B/home/ephimee/git/mycompany/myproject/build_myboard_mycompany -S/home/ephimee/git/mycompany/myproject -DZEPHYR_TOOLCHAIN_VARIANT=gnuarmemb -DGNUARMEMB_TOOLCHAIN_PATH=/home/ephimee/Downloads/nordic/arm_segger_embedded_studio_v530a_linux_x64_nordic -DEXTRA_KCONFIG_TARGETS=menuconfig_ses -DEXTRA_KCONFIG_TARGET_COMMAND_FOR_menuconfig_ses=/home/ephimee/Downloads/nordic/arm_segger_embedded_studio_v530a_linux_x64_nordic/html/configure_nordic_project_menuconfig.py
-- Configuring incomplete, errors occurred!
See also "/home/ephimee/git/mycompany/myproject/build_myboard_mycompany/CMakeFiles/CMakeOutput.log".
Including boilerplate (Zephyr base (cached)): /home/ephimee/zephyr-sdk-0.11.4/cmake/app/boilerplate.cmake
CMake Error at /home/ephimee/ncs/zephyr/share/zephyr-package/cmake/ZephyrConfig.cmake:24 (include):
  include could not find load file:

    /home/ephimee/zephyr-sdk-0.11.4/cmake/app/boilerplate.cmake
Call Stack (most recent call first):
  /home/ephimee/ncs/zephyr/share/zephyr-package/cmake/ZephyrConfig.cmake:40 (include_boilerplate)
  CMakeLists.txt:9 (find_package)


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:12 (target_include_directories):
  Cannot specify include directories for target "app" which is not built by
  this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:15 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:16 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:18 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:19 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:20 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:21 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:22 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:23 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:24 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:27 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:28 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:29 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:30 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:31 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:32 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:33 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:36 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:37 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:38 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:39 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:40 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:41 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:42 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:46 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:47 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:48 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:49 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:52 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.


CMake Error at CMakeLists.txt:53 (target_sources):
  Cannot specify sources for target "app" which is not built by this project.



error: cmake failed
create_nordic_project.py failed (1)

I'm specifically look at the following arguments:

cmake -GNinja -DBOARD=myboard -DBOARD_DIR=/home/ephimee/git/mycompany/myproject/boards/arm/myboard -B/home/ephimee/git/mycompany/myproject/build_myboard_mycompany -S/home/ephimee/git/mycompany/myproject -DZEPHYR_TOOLCHAIN_VARIANT=gnuarmemb -DGNUARMEMB_TOOLCHAIN_PATH=/home/ephimee/Downloads/nordic/arm_segger_embedded_studio_v530a_linux_x64_nordic -DEXTRA_KCONFIG_TARGETS=menuconfig_ses -DEXTRA_KCONFIG_TARGET_COMMAND_FOR_menuconfig_ses=/home/ephimee/Downloads/nordic/arm_segger_embedded_studio_v530a_linux_x64_nordic/html/configure_nordic_project_menuconfig.py

Or two arguments specifically:

-DZEPHYR_TOOLCHAIN_VARIANT=gnuarmemb -DGNUARMEMB_TOOLCHAIN_PATH=/home/ephimee/Downloads/nordic/arm_segger_embedded_studio_v530a_linux_x64_nordic

Why is one of these arguments different or changed despite I set it before starting SES?

[Heidi-Irene Harvey Sollie]

Hi!

Running the commands

export ZEPHYR_TOOLCHAIN_VARIANT=gnuarmemb
export GNUARMEMB_TOOLCHAIN_PATH="~/gnuarmemb"

sets the environment variables for building in the command line, but not when using SES.

When you are using SES, you need to go into "Tools" -> "Options" -> "nRF Connect" and edit "GNU Arm Embedded Toolchain Directory". It should be the full path to the "gnuarmemb" directory. 

Please note that on Windowds we now recommend opening SES through the Toolchain Manager in nRF Connect for Desktop. This will set all configurations for you when opening the program. 

Best regards,

Heidi

[ephimee]

Thanks for the information regarding these variables.

You recommend opening SES through the Toolchain Manager. But then I get the following message:

Linux is currently not supported by this app. For instructions on how to manually set up an environment on your machine, please read the online documentation.

When I follow the online documentation, I get the same problem as above.

I'm using the latest nRF Connect version 3.6.1

[Heidi-Irene Harvey Sollie]

Hi!

Of course, you're on Linux. I should've seen that from the commands you pasted. Unfortunately, the Toolchain Manager is currently only supported by Windows. I edited my previous comment to specify this. 

In that case you will have to do it manually as I explained earlier, or see Changing the SES environment settings

[ephimee]

This is indeed the solution I'm looking for.

Can this be added to the online documentation as well?

[Heidi-Irene Harvey Sollie]

Great!

I'm not sure what you mean, it is included in the online documentation (Changing the SES environment settings). 

Is there another place you think it should be mentioned as well?

Best regards,

Heidi

[ephimee]

I think the page has already been updated, thanks!