The Carbide.c++ Portal view provides a single point of information on Carbide news, new releases, additional extensions, and support. The Carbide.c++ Portal view is shown by clicking Help > Carbide.c++ Portal.
The Welcome section provides links to Carbide information on blogs, wikis, and more.
The Customize section provides options for installing additional Carbide extensions.

Figure 1. Customize page in the Carbide.c++ Portal view
If the Show Installed option is checkmarked, the list only shows the extensions currently installed. To show more information on a specific extension click the
(Show Overview) icon (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Extension information popup
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Install... | Installs only the checked items in the extension list. |
| Refresh | Refreshes the plug-in list. |
| Select all | Marks all extensions for installation. |
| Deselect all | Unchecks all extensions to prevent installation. |
| Advanced install... | Launches the Install New Software wizard. |
The Migrate section provides options for saving or restoring the custom settings.
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Export... | Click to export the current feature configuration. |
| Import... | Click to import a saved feature configuration settings file. |
The Settings section provides access to several common ways to customize the Carbide program.
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Capabilities | Click to open the Capabilities preference panel where you can control which product components. |
| Code Style | Click to open the Code Style preference panel to customize the C/C++ editor appearance and behavior. |
| Key Bindings | Click to open the Keys preference panel to customize program key bindings. |
| Proxies | Click to open the Network Connections preference panel to change proxy settings. |
Use the Kits section to install, manage, or remove SDKs from your working environment.
The Support section provides links to getting Carbide support and to file bugs.