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fatal error: bmpfile.h: No such file or directory

I have installed the libbmp library from this link https://code.google.com/p/libbmp/ and I have made all the required steps to complete with the installation. When I try to use it, by including the bmpfile.h like the example on the download page: 

#include <bmpfile.h>

I get this error:

fatal error: bmpfile.h: No such file or directory

Does anyone know what I am doing wrong?

Solution

  • Presumably it was installed to /usr/local/include and your compiler doesn't look in that location. To fix this, you should set your CPATH variable to point there:

    CPATH=/usr/local/include
export CPATH

    This is typically done in your .bashrc or similar, or in your IDE if you're using one.

    For more info check your compiler manual.