# Building synfig **URL:** https://forums.synfig.org/c/development/building-synfig/25.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.synfig.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.synfig.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.synfig.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Error while building synfig/synfig.git master branch for OSx](https://forums.synfig.org/t/error-while-building-synfig-synfig-git-master-branch-for-osx/3989)
**Author:** [@chrislondon](https://forums.synfig.org/u/chrislondon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/error-while-building-synfig-synfig-git-master-branch-for-osx/3989 "2016-09-15T04:52:05Z")
I checked out github.com/synfig/synfig using the master branch Installed Xcode developer tools, git, svn, homebrew, etc. I cd into synfig/autobuild I run sudo ./synfigstudio-osx-build.sh It displays a lot of stuff but … --- ## [\[Solved\] Assertion 'display' failed in Fedora build](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-assertion-display-failed-in-fedora-build/3795)
**Author:** [@yusef](https://forums.synfig.org/u/yusef)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-assertion-display-failed-in-fedora-build/3795 "2016-07-20T15:01:18Z")
When building synfig-studio, I have the following error: Making all in images make\[2\]: Entering directory 'synfigstudio-git20160218/images' mkdir 128x128 mkdir 16x16 synfig -q synfig\_icon.sif -o 128x128/synfig\_icon.png … --- ## [compiler module (mod\_example)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/compiler-module-mod-example/3931)
**Author:** [@bazza](https://forums.synfig.org/u/bazza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/compiler-module-mod-example/3931 "2016-07-05T13:46:28Z")
It is possible to compile a modulate new of synfig to generate an effect? As I can do this? synfig/synfig-core/src/modules/mod\_example gcc ... (?) I wish to generate an effect of image… --- ## [Build Synfig 1.0 on windows](https://forums.synfig.org/t/build-synfig-1-0-on-windows/3413)
**Author:** [@Chip](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Chip)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/build-synfig-1-0-on-windows/3413 "2016-02-23T22:43:45Z")
Wondering if it is possible to build Synfig 1.0 on windows. Is the developer documentation at wiki.synfig.org/wiki/Dev:Building\_on\_Windows up to date and can I expect that to work? Does anyone have thoughts about porti… --- ## [Synfig-git on Gentoo - big stability problems](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-git-on-gentoo-big-stability-problems/3684)
**Author:** [@Brane212](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Brane212)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-git-on-gentoo-big-stability-problems/3684 "2016-01-17T20:10:48Z")
Hi to all. I have started with some ancient ebuilds for synfig and made my own for ELT, synfig and synfig-studio. I compile all of them from local git repository ( same repo for all three of them). I’ve managed to com… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Running Synfig after building](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-running-synfig-after-building/3620)
**Author:** [@TheBlueJacket](https://forums.synfig.org/u/TheBlueJacket)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2015, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-running-synfig-after-building/3620 "2015-11-11T14:17:14Z")
I am using Fedora 22. The last lines that are outputed by synfig-build.sh are \[code\]Reading makefiles… Updating goal targets… File ‘install-data-hook’ does not exist. Must remake target ‘install-data-hook’. make\[3\]:… --- ## [Synfig crashing during synfig-studio build process on FreeBSD](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-crashing-during-synfig-studio-build-process-on-freebsd/3545)
**Author:** [@woodsb02](https://forums.synfig.org/u/woodsb02)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2015, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-crashing-during-synfig-studio-build-process-on-freebsd/3545 "2015-08-30T15:08:13Z")
Hi everyone, I am trying to get synfig-studio packages built for each supported version of FreeBSD. Synfig 1.0 is successfully building on all versions of FreeBSD, with the exception of FreeBSD 9.3 amd64. This version o… --- ## [building old version in Windows 8](https://forums.synfig.org/t/building-old-version-in-windows-8/2679)
**Author:** [@bigspookboogy](https://forums.synfig.org/u/bigspookboogy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2015, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/building-old-version-in-windows-8/2679 "2015-08-17T06:37:25Z")
I have no idea what I’m doing. Literally no idea. I don’t even know if ‘building’ is the right word for it. I have Windows 8, not by choice but by necessity, and because the current version of Synfig is a bit buggy I’d … --- ## [Ubuntu synfig-core ./configure file failure](https://forums.synfig.org/t/ubuntu-synfig-core-configure-file-failure/3414)
**Author:** [@Chip](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Chip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2015, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/ubuntu-synfig-core-configure-file-failure/3414 "2015-05-01T23:08:27Z")
Trying to build synfig on Ubuntu LTS 14.04 Cloned Git repository - no problem Built ETL - seemed to go fine Installed libs (including boost-program-options) Ran libtoolize and autoconfig. Both appeared to work. run … --- ## [\[Solved\] Building from Git on Linux: "was expanded before it was required"](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-building-from-git-on-linux-was-expanded-before-it-was-required/3327)
**Author:** [@GregorysonofCarl](https://forums.synfig.org/u/GregorysonofCarl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-building-from-git-on-linux-was-expanded-before-it-was-required/3327 "2015-03-07T20:06:24Z")
Greetings! I’ve been attempting to build synfig from a clone of the Git repository master on Linux Mint 17 using the synfig build instructions wiki page, and I’ve run into the error message “AC\_REQUIRE: \`AC\_HEADER\_STDC’… --- ## [Synfig Bones.](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-bones/3191)
**Author:** [@PublicEnemy\_3](https://forums.synfig.org/u/PublicEnemy_3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-bones/3191 "2014-11-25T18:26:10Z")
I saw a video on youtube a few days ago youtube.com/watch?v=Z93P30BJRrE. Is this still in development or will it be released soon? And if yes, were can i get updates on it? Do you have a twitter or facebook were you post… --- ## [Synfig on Windows](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-on-windows/3148)
**Author:** [@osa-chan](https://forums.synfig.org/u/osa-chan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2014, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-on-windows/3148 "2014-10-17T11:27:28Z")
Hi everyone. I’m an animator who think that synfig is a great project who can become the best animation program but i’m thinking of use a another software for my animations. The reason is that i use Windows on my PC an… --- ## [Building synfig on Windows : Problems with Imagemagick](https://forums.synfig.org/t/building-synfig-on-windows-problems-with-imagemagick/3143)
**Author:** [@BruceWayne](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BruceWayne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/building-synfig-on-windows-problems-with-imagemagick/3143 "2014-10-13T11:58:14Z")
Hi all , I was trying to build gtk3 branch of morevnaproject but i get a warning which says \[code\] CCLD wand/libMagickWand-6.Q16.la \*\*\* Warning: This system can not link to static lib archive magick/libMagickCore-… --- ## [Building synfig on Windows with provided shell script in SRC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/building-synfig-on-windows-with-provided-shell-script-in-src/3139)
**Author:** [@BruceWayne](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BruceWayne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/building-synfig-on-windows-with-provided-shell-script-in-src/3139 "2014-10-09T17:23:05Z")
In the AutoBuild folder provided with source there is a synfigstudio-cygwin-mingw-build.sh which has some instructions to build synfig on Windows . I ve installed cygwin , Mingw , NSIS and followed the instructions speci… --- ## [the master branch(20140609) broken on osx10.9](https://forums.synfig.org/t/the-master-branch-20140609-broken-on-osx10-9/3023)
**Author:** [@jcome](https://forums.synfig.org/u/jcome)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/the-master-branch-20140609-broken-on-osx10-9/3023 "2014-06-17T16:06:34Z")
6df3d4747b8bf733d426df883fb9fd201b149736 Sorry, due to my network connection, I can not access issue tracker. The following is the output: canvasview.cpp:3045:7: warning: unused variable 'starttime' \[-Wunused-variable… --- ## [CVS : Dependance in linux auto build script](https://forums.synfig.org/t/cvs-dependance-in-linux-auto-build-script/3025)
**Author:** [@jcome](https://forums.synfig.org/u/jcome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/cvs-dependance-in-linux-auto-build-script/3025 "2014-06-11T07:02:04Z")
It seems CVS is not need to build anymore, shall we remove it from build script? I tested on my fedora20, it built without any issue after remove cvs. If yes, I will send a pull request for it. --- ## [SOLVED error: Could not link against boost\_program\_options !](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-error-could-not-link-against-boost-program-options/2963)
**Author:** [@og\_da\_trog](https://forums.synfig.org/u/og_da_trog)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-error-could-not-link-against-boost-program-options/2963 "2014-04-08T12:42:08Z")
Hello I am trying to build synfig from source. I cloned synfig from github. Then I followed the instructions on: http://wiki.synfig.org/wiki/Dev:Build\_Instructions I was just going through typing in the lines of code … --- ## [Using cmake for cross compiling synfig.](https://forums.synfig.org/t/using-cmake-for-cross-compiling-synfig/2937)
**Author:** [@super\_animator](https://forums.synfig.org/u/super_animator)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/using-cmake-for-cross-compiling-synfig/2937 "2014-03-16T01:53:23Z")
I am learning the basics of cmake syntax during my spare time. So here are my questions What include and lib files does the compiler used when it’s compiling synfig core, etl and synfig-studio? Are there any “specific”… --- ## [Boost lib \>= 1.53](https://forums.synfig.org/t/boost-lib-1-53/2911)
**Author:** [@d.j.a.y](https://forums.synfig.org/u/d.j.a.y)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/boost-lib-1-53/2911 "2014-03-07T16:06:09Z")
In order to build synfig (core) you need boost libs \>= 1.53 since Merge pull request #105 from genete/dynamics Odeint : Solving ordinary differential equations. Author(s) : Karsten Ahnert and Mario Mulansky Fir… --- ## [Fedora 20 strlen()](https://forums.synfig.org/t/fedora-20-strlen/2876)
**Author:** [@tamester](https://forums.synfig.org/u/tamester)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2014, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/fedora-20-strlen/2876 "2014-01-31T07:46:54Z")
Fedora 20. I used autobuild/synfigstudio-linux-build.sh My build failed with ‘strlen not declared in this scope’ in trgt\_png\_spritesheet.cpp. I added the line "#include " to synfig/synfig-core/src/synfig/string.h and t… --- ## [how is to build synfig on kernel linux 3.2.0](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-is-to-build-synfig-on-kernel-linux-3-2-0/2688)
**Author:** [@lazbiyolog](https://forums.synfig.org/u/lazbiyolog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-is-to-build-synfig-on-kernel-linux-3-2-0/2688 "2013-09-17T16:54:19Z")
hi all commnity… how is to set up synfig on debian system? sorry i am beginer on linux. thanks to all commnity… --- ## [Building Synfig on Windows (Konstantin's report)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/building-synfig-on-windows-konstantins-report/2527)
**Author:** [@KonstantinDmitriev](https://forums.synfig.org/u/KonstantinDmitriev)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/building-synfig-on-windows-konstantins-report/2527 "2013-08-24T08:21:26Z")
I decided to start my own topic about my journey of building Synfig for Windows. :slight\_smile: DISCLAIMER: I’m not promise to be perfectly clear and answer all the questions in the thread - this is just a report to giv… --- ## [Will the Fink packages be updated?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/will-the-fink-packages-be-updated/2594)
**Author:** [@giantspacebug](https://forums.synfig.org/u/giantspacebug)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/will-the-fink-packages-be-updated/2594 "2013-08-04T12:34:43Z")
Hi I use the fink synfig package, how do we get it updated? should I contact the maintainer directly or is there a problem with fink version? Thanks --- ## [Debian Wheezy : Install / Build / Debug ---\> OK !](https://forums.synfig.org/t/debian-wheezy-install-build-debug-ok/2514)
**Author:** [@d.j.a.y](https://forums.synfig.org/u/d.j.a.y)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2013, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/debian-wheezy-install-build-debug-ok/2514 "2013-06-09T11:36:02Z")
It’s quite easy to setup a build, debug, dev environment using this platform. Following karmic compil libboost dev (from stable repository) installation. modification of build.sh script from here \[code\]Yes, build in… --- ## [Error trying to build synfig 0.64 in windows 7](https://forums.synfig.org/t/error-trying-to-build-synfig-0-64-in-windows-7/2499)
**Author:** [@hulf2012](https://forums.synfig.org/u/hulf2012)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/error-trying-to-build-synfig-0-64-in-windows-7/2499 "2013-05-30T03:09:26Z")
Hello: Since a long time that i don’t write in this forum, because I droped using Synfig by “X” reasons. I tried to build synfig 0.64 in win7 (amd64). I will try to be brief: 1- make\_openexr.sh : Not done. Problems wi… --- ## [When Windows binaries will be there for .64?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/when-windows-binaries-will-be-there-for-64/2489)
**Author:** [@darkhog](https://forums.synfig.org/u/darkhog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/when-windows-binaries-will-be-there-for-64/2489 "2013-05-26T09:52:00Z")
Can anyone tell me? After last accident… Well, I just don’t like ducks anymore (I’m quite familiar with handles, anyway). I’d like to also test all new features. I could probably build them myself, but I’m not masochist… --- ## [Howto build Synfig Studio on MacOSX (10.9.x) via macport](https://forums.synfig.org/t/howto-build-synfig-studio-on-macosx-10-9-x-via-macport/2441)
**Author:** [@jcome](https://forums.synfig.org/u/jcome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/howto-build-synfig-studio-on-macosx-10-9-x-via-macport/2441 "2013-04-26T12:47:06Z")
This is a quick instruction to build Synfig Studio on OSX via MacPort, and I add some additional development tools for my personal use. If you get trubles while following this recipe, please read the original post, or p… --- ## [How to Build Synfig Studio in Ubuntu 9.10 \[debug script\]](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-build-synfig-studio-in-ubuntu-9-10-debug-script/2428)
**Author:** [@d.j.a.y](https://forums.synfig.org/u/d.j.a.y)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-build-synfig-studio-in-ubuntu-9-10-debug-script/2428 "2013-04-20T05:53:37Z")
share the build-debug.sh i have : \[code\]#!/bin/sh cd synfig CPUS=4 prefix=$(pwd)/install export PKG\_CONFIG\_PATH="$prefix/lib/pkgconfig" export PATH=$(pwd)/synfig-core/src/tool/.libs:$PATH export CXX="/usr/bin/ccac… --- ## [Install Synfig on Mac using macport](https://forums.synfig.org/t/install-synfig-on-mac-using-macport/1449)
**Author:** [@ulrik](https://forums.synfig.org/u/ulrik)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2013, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/install-synfig-on-mac-using-macport/1449 "2013-04-06T12:33:25Z")
Hi! I have managed to build synfig (x11 version) using macport, however I am unable to import image files (png) I have libpng installed but when I run configure for synfigcore the png option is not enabled, anybody know… --- ## [\[Success\] 1 April Merge / 0.64pre on ubuntu12.04 like](https://forums.synfig.org/t/success-1-april-merge-0-64pre-on-ubuntu12-04-like/2399)
**Author:** [@d.j.a.y](https://forums.synfig.org/u/d.j.a.y)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/success-1-april-merge-0-64pre-on-ubuntu12-04-like/2399 "2013-04-03T14:13:46Z")
\[FINAL EDIT / SOLUTION SUMMARY\] Following what follow you will get it Important Note : i have replace build by install from my initial post and add extra info, because should be the same! Now in my case i can build (sp… [Previous page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/development/building-synfig/25.md) [Next page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/development/building-synfig/25.md?page=2)