Re: mkoctfile under Windows

[Michael Goffioul]

On 9/7/07, David Bateman <address@hidden> wrote:
> Have you installed an MSVC compiler.. The README that comes with the
> installer says you can find at
>
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc/
>
> for a free (as in beer) version.

Basically, you need a compiler to use mkoctfile (exactly as you'd also
need one under Matlab to use mex). If you're using the binary package
available on octave-forge web site, then you'll need the MSVC compiler
(which cannot be included in the package for obvious licensing reasons).
This compiler is available for free from MS web site; you should use the
Visual C++ 2005 Express edition. You'll also need the Platform SDK,
which is not included in the express edition (if you have a commercial
version of MSVC, then it's already installed) and is also available for
free.

Finally, you'll need to update your environment variables with the compiler
paths. This means updating PATH, INCLUDE and LIB variables.

Michael.