Path Error Linux 22.1

[gilshultz]

I Just built a new computer and installed Linux 22.1. First I added arduino-ide_2.3.6_Linux_64bit.Applmage, It appears to work, I did not spend any time with it. Than I installed the Arduino IDE 1.8.19. Source code directories have been consolidated in a different location. When compiling I get the following error, it appears to compile correctly.

Warning: platform.txt from core 'Arduino AVR Boards' contains deprecated compiler.path={runtime.tools.avr-gcc.path}/bin/, automatically converted to compiler.path=/usr/bin/. Consider upgrading this core.

I get this warning, what does it tell me? How do I correct it?

[sonofcy]

Why do you want the old IDE as well as the new? Also, why compile it?

[ptillisch]

Hi @gilshultz.

@gilshultz

Warning: platform.txt from core 'Arduino AVR Boards' contains deprecated compiler.path={runtime.tools.avr-gcc.path}/bin/, automatically converted to compiler.path=/usr/bin/. Consider upgrading this core.

I get this warning, what does it tell me?

The warning is due to you using a 3rd party version of Arduino IDE 1.8.19 from a Linux package repository. They used a hacky approach to replacing the avr-gcc compiler that Arduino distributes with a copy from the repository.

There is a more detailed explanation here:

Deprecated compiler.path={runtime.tools.avr-gcc.path}/bin/ - what to replace it with?

Hi @DrAzzy One of the dilemmas the Arduino tooling developers face is how to make advancements in the Arduino boards platform framework without causing disruption. A production tool release with breaking changes will cause a lot of suffering for the users so this is avoided if at all possible (and no I don't need to hear your rant about breaking changes in Arduino's tools). It is feasible to update the official platforms, but then the developers still have to consider the hundreds of 3rd party…

@gilshultz

How do I correct it?

You can simply ignore the warning as it is meaningless in this case. Or if it bothers you, then remove the 3rd party package installation of Arduino IDE and install the official build, which you can download from the "Software" page of the Arduino website:

https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/

[gilshultz]

@gilshultz

Arduino IDE 1.8.19.

Thanks for the reply. I had already installed the Arduino IDE 2.3.6 before Arduino IDE 1.8.19. The warning is with the 1.8.19 IDE. As you suggest I will simply ignore that warning.

I have been playing with the IDE_2.3.6_Linux_64bit.Applmage, and so far I do not like it as the monitor is on the bottom making it difficult for me to use. I liked it much better when it was a separate window that is why the 1.8.19 version is installed. I will probably stay with the old version until the monitor goes back to being a separate window.

Maybe the developers may give us a choice on the monitor sometime in the future. Thanks again for the insight and guidance.

[ptillisch]

@gilshultz

I do not like it as the monitor is on the bottom making it difficult for me to use.

If you prefer, it is possible to move the Serial Monitor panel to the right side of the window instead of the default location at the bottom:

1. Press the Ctrl+Shift+P keyboard shortcut (Command+Shift+P for macOS users) to open the "Command Palette".
   A menu will appear on the editor toolbar:
   
   
2. Select the "Preferences: Open Settings (UI)" command from the menu.
   ⓘ You can scroll down through the list of commands to find it or type the name in the field.
   A "Preferences" tab will open in the Arduino IDE main panel.
3. Type arduino.monitor.dockPanel in the "Search Settings" field of the "Preferences" tab.
4. Select "right" from the menu under the "Arduino › Monitor: Dock Panel" setting.
5. Close the Preferences tab by clicking its X icon.

@gilshultz

I will probably stay with the old version until the monitor goes back to being a separate window.

Maybe the developers may give us a choice on the monitor sometime in the future.

The Arduino IDE developers are tracking this request here:

Tear off serial monitor window (and maybe others)

If you have a GitHub account, you can subscribe to that thread to get notifications of any new developments related to this subject:

@gilshultz

Thanks again for the insight and guidance.

You are welcome. I'm glad if I was able to be of assistance.

Regards, Per