That is the file I meant.I double clicked on that file to open it and ran through these steps myself and had no issues opening the project and debugging.Note that your cursor needs to be within a project file when you hit debug in order for it to know you want to debug that project.You can also right click the project and hit Build to see if it can build correctly.09:43:53 **** Build of configuration Debug for project STM32L476RG_NUCLEO ****make -j12 all arm-none-eabi-gcc ...... arm-none-eabi-gcc -o "STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.elf" @"objects.list" -mcpu=cortex-m4 -T"../STM32L476RGTx_FLASH.ld" --specs=nosys.specs -Wl,-Map="STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.map" -Wl,--gc-sections -static --specs=nano.specs -mfpu=fpv4-sp-d16 -mfloat-abi=hard -mthumb -Wl,--start-group -lc -lm -Wl,--end-groupFinished building target: STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.elf arm-none-eabi-size STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.elf arm-none-eabi-objdump -h -S STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.elf > "STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.list"arm-none-eabi-objcopy -O binary STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.elf "STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.bin" text data bss dec hexfilename 1080 24 1568 2672 a70STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.elfFinished building: default.size.stdoutFinished building: STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.list Finished building: STM32L476RG_NUCLEO.bin 09:43:54 Build Finished. 0 errors, 0 warnings. (took 1s.344ms)Make sure your IDE is up to date. Answer from TDK on community.st.com
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March 9, 2021 - I found a solution, I tried on the other computer with Ubuntu 20.04, this I select board not example in STM32CubeIDE, although the name of example was the same, but the example selected in this way had launch file and could be run into the board, although build(the hammer) still unable.
Code Generation issue in STM32 Cube IDE
Mine generates code but omits the MX_GPIO_INIT function, meaning I have to write the GPIO configuration code even after doing so in CubeMX. More on reddit.com
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Hello Dears, When I tried to run my project on CubeIDE, I got the screen bellow which prevents my project to run well. Is there anyone who knows how to solve it please? More on engineersasylum.com
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eclipse cdt - empty target selection window on STM32CubeIDE - Stack Overflow
STM32CubeIDE is running on Fedora 32. To launch the code on the target board, I opened STM32Project -> Target selection. But the window (Target Selection) is empty and there is no chance to selec... More on stackoverflow.com
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March 25, 2025 - At the moment I found an alternate way File -> Import -> Following window shows up Import Example Expand General -> Select Import STM32Cube Example -> Next Target Selection window will showup first select Board and then Example Name Target Selection
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Hello all, As a C++ Programmer who aims at starting learning embedded programming on Arm based MCUs using C++, I went for this tutorial to program my STM32F411RE
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Hello @salman_arshed and welcome to the ST community,Not sure about the steps you followed, meanwhile I see you are using CubeIDE 2.0.0.Starting from CubeIDE 2.0.0 you need to follow this procedure:STM32CubeIDE 2.0.0 workflow tutorial
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Welcome to the forum.Please see How to write your question to maximize your chances to find a solution for best results. @salman_arshed wrote:my code ... does not seems to be running.Kindly let me know whats seems to be the issue here and how to rectify it.Your screenshot shows that your build failed:You cannot run code that didn't build!You need to fix the build errors.Scroll back to the start of that 'CDT Build Console' window, and find the first reported issue. Fix that first.Then repeat for subsequent issue(s). PS:Rather than screenshot, it's better to copy & paste the errors as text.See here.
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"Unable to launch" error after stm32cubeide update | Community
March 14, 2026 - Usually this happens when a project is not imported correctly. You could try removing the project from the workspace and double clicking the ".project" file to open it.
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Solved: "Unable to launch" error after stm32cubeide update - STMicroelectronics Community
March 15, 2026 - I have since updated to stm32cube ide version 2.1, and am having an issue with this project not being able to launch. The projects builds with zero warnings or errors as expected, but on trying to flash my board I get "Unable to launch. the selection cannot be launched, and there are no recent launches".
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r/stm32 on Reddit: Code Generation issue in STM32 Cube IDE
November 26, 2025 -
A few days ago, the code generation worked properly. But now, when I try to create a new project, it gives this error saying, "Code generation could not be done most probably because the necessary firmware package is missing". If I ignore this message and try to generate the code after project creation, some code does get created, but when I try running/debugging the code, I get the error "The selection cannot be launched, and there are no recent launches".
I tried reinstalling the firmware for my dev board from the "embedded firmware package manager", tried reinstalling the ide itself, but the issue persists.
I am using the "STM32 B-L072Z-LRWAN1" discovery dev board which has the "STM32L072CZY6TR" microcontroller.
Everything was working perfectly fine until randomly this issue started.
PLEASE HELP!
Edit: nvm, I am using stm32cubemx now, it works perfectly fine!
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In stm32 cubeide after building (with 0 errors and 0 warnings ) , when i run this message pops up :- The selection cannot be launched, and there are no recent launches.
December 19, 2021 - In stm32 cubeide after building (with 0 errors and 0 warnings ) , when i run this message pops up :- The selection cannot be launched, and there are
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June 27, 2022 - Hello Dears, When I tried to run my project on CubeIDE, I got the screen bellow which prevents my project to run well. Is there anyone who knows how to solve it please?
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STM32CubeIDE doesn't generate an executable projec... - STMicroelectronics Community
July 19, 2024 - I cannot build the code (the option isn't even there). And trying to launch the debug/run options result in the "The selection cannot be launched, and there are no recent launches" error.
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No recent launches (?) | Community
November 23, 2025 - HiDeleted all my first attempts, wanted a new clean start.Then imported the "Templates" part of the ST provided "stm32cubec0-v1-4-0" examples.But it won't run nor build (greyed out).It says "The selection cannot be launched, and there are no recent lauches" (See attached)I've been looking through to...
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Nothing to build for project and the selection cannot be launched and there are no recent launch
October 31, 2023 - I recommend you follow this UM2578: Migration guide from TrueSTUDIO® to STM32CubeIDE, that will guide you on how to import projects from TrueSTUDIO to STM32CubeIDE.
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STM32F768I-DISCO unable to run or debug - STMicroelectronics Community
December 21, 2021 - Attempting a debug connection to a device with RDP protection gives misleading error message in STM32CubeIDE for Visual Studio Code (MCUs) 2026-05-18 · Error: "Unable To Launch. The selection cannot be launched, and there are not recent launches" in STM32CubeIDE (MCUs) 2026-05-17
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STM32CubeIDE build problem - STMicroelectronics Community
March 25, 2020 - Could you try to open one of these to check your STM32CubeIDE setup (it should work) ? Regarding SW4STM32 projects, I would suggest to try using SW4STM32 instead. Please check at https://www.openstm32.org/System+Workbench+for+STM32. ... Based on your message, I downloaded SW4STM32 and also IAR workbench, but the examples don't allow me to build them in SW4STM32! And if I press debug or run bottun I get this message: ... The selection cannot be launched, and there are no recent launches.
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When I try to run my project by clicking the green 'Play' button, I get the error message: 'The Selection cannot be launched, and there are no recent launches.' What should I do? - Quora
Answer (1 of 4): Jonathan already pointed you to Stack Overflow. That is a good source, especially when someone else has done the hard parat -- finding the right answer. That said, I usually see this error message only when I forgot to select the project itself. If you have the src folder highli...
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June 25, 2020 -
I have been searching everywhere for help on this error, but I cannot figure out how to resolve this issue. From what I've seen on Stack Overflow, I am supposed to click on the Run Configurations link on the drop down menu, but I have no idea what I'm supposed to do once I reach that menu.