`..\..\ogs` represents the relative path to the source code (please adapt if you have a different directory layout).
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## Option: Configure from the command line
CMake can be run from the shell by invoking the cmake command inside a build directory. You can pass any CMake variable or option with `-DVARIABLE_NAME=VALUE` (note the `-D` in front!). You can also pass the generator you want to use (e.g. `Unix Makefiles` or `Visual Studio 15 2017 Win64`-project files) with the `-G` parameter (to see all available generators just run `cmake --help`), although in most cases the appropriate generator will be chosen automatically. The last parameter to the CMake command is the path to the source code directory. A typical call would look like this:
CMake can be run from the shell by invoking the cmake command inside a build directory. You can pass any CMake variable or option with `-DVARIABLE_NAME=VALUE` (note the `-D` in front!). You can also pass the generator you want to use (e.g. `Unix Makefiles` or `Visual Studio {{< dataFile "versions.minimum_version.msvc.number" >}} {{< dataFile "versions.minimum_version.msvc.year" >}}`-project files) with the `-G` parameter (to see all available generators just run `cmake --help`), although in most cases the appropriate generator will be chosen automatically. The last parameter to the CMake command is the path to the source code directory. A typical call would look like this:
```bash
cmake -G"Visual Studio 15 2017 Win64"-DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release ../ogs
CMake tries to autodetect your compiler so in most cases this should be enough:
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### <i class="far fa-check"></i> Pro Tip: Use the Visual Studio command line
In the Start menu under *Visual Studio 2017* you find a application link to *x64 Native Tools Command Prompt for VS 2017*. This starts a command line setup for Visual Studio 64-bit. When you run CMake commands in this command line the correct generator will be picked up automatically:
In the Start menu under *Visual Studio {{< dataFile "versions.minimum_version.msvc.year" >}}* you find a application link to *x64 Native Tools Command Prompt for VS {{< dataFile "versions.minimum_version.msvc.year" >}}*. This starts a command line setup for Visual Studio 64-bit. When you run CMake commands in this command line the correct generator will be picked up automatically:
```bash
cmake ../ogs
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### <i class="far fa-check"></i> Pro Tip 2: Use a better terminal application
Use [ConEmu](https://conemu.github.io) for a better terminal experience. It automatically detects all installed terminal applications (e.g. regular Windows cmd.exe, Git shell, VS command lines, ...) and feautures multiple terminals inside tabs.
Use the [Windows Terminal](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-terminal/9n0dx20hk701) for a better terminal experience. It offers modern terminal features such as multiple tabs and panes.
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## Option: Configure with a visual tool
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CMake comes with a graphical tool called **cmake-gui**. You can find it in the **Windows Start Menu**. First you need to set the source and build directory. Then click **Configure**. Now choose the generator to be used (e.g. **Visual Studio 15 2017 Win64** for Visual Studio 2015 64-bit). Now choose your desired configuration options by toggling the corresponding checkboxes. Click **Configure** again. Click **Configure** often enough until the **Generate**-button becomes visible. Pressing **Generate** will finally generate the project files inside the chosen build directory.
CMake comes with a graphical tool called **cmake-gui**. You can find it in the **Windows Start Menu**. First you need to set the source and build directory. Then click **Configure**. Now choose the generator to be used (e.g. **Visual Studio {{< dataFile "versions.minimum_version.msvc.number" >}} {{< dataFile "versions.minimum_version.msvc.year" >}}** for Visual Studio {{<dataFile"versions.minimum_version.msvc.year">}}). Now choose your desired configuration options by toggling the corresponding checkboxes. Click **Configure** again. Click **Configure** often enough until the **Generate**-button becomes visible. Pressing **Generate** will finally generate the project files inside the chosen build directory.
