BRL-CAD (Org ID 5154791065911296)
Task ID 6161790851350528 | Task Definition ID 4788363062149120
Max instances: 100

Title: Compile BRL-CAD from source on your computer
Description: The goal of this task is to compile and install BRL-CAD from source code on your computer.

Compiling from source is typically really easy. You don't need any prior experience! What you will need, though, is to follow instructions and ask for help if you get stuck.

Follow the links below and checkout from the BRL-CAD source code repository. Once you have the sources, read the README and INSTALL files for additional steps. You will need a C/C++ compiler (which you can download for free) and a build tool called CMake too. These resources can also help:

* http://brlcad.org/wiki/Compiling
* http://brlcad.org/wiki/Building_from_SVN
* http://cmake.org

You will probably want these flags when you run CMake:

* CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
* BRLCAD_BUNDLED_LIBS=ON
* BRLCAD_ENABLE_STRICT=OFF

Once installed, run "mged" or "archer" and type "rt" on the command prompt (it should just display a usage statement). Type your name.

SUBMIT a screenshot showing the output if you are successful.

SUBMIT detailed notes, logs, and screenshots of your compilation progress if you are not successful.
Tags: compile, setup

Categories: Coding, Documentation & Training, Quality Assurance
Is Beginner: No
Time given to complete: 3 days

Mentors: brlcad@gmail.com, armin.stebich@gmail.com, odybenko@gmail.com
Student: Carver Harrison (ID 4825617969184768)

Status: COMPLETED (2017-12-24 10:04:10)
Last modified: 2017-12-24 17:54:39