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The goal of this task is to compile and install BRL-CAD from source code.

You don't need any prior experience! What you will need, though, is the ability to follow instructions where not all steps apply, especially if you've only ever used Windows. Compiling software depends on your operating system, what you have installed, and tools being used. You'll have to figure things out.

Go to the BRL-CAD website at https://brlcad.org and download the latest source distribution or obtain a checkout from our source code repository. You will also need a C/C++ compiler and a build tool called CMake. Once you have the sources, read the README and INSTALL files for additional steps. These resources can also help:

• http://brlcad.org/wiki/Compiling
• http://brlcad.org/wiki/Building_from_SVN
• http://brlcad.org/wiki/Documentation

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).

SUBMIT a screenshot if you are successful.

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