Compiling OpenCV

Question

Hi,

I opened up the solution file in the [InstallDir]\_make\opencv.vs2005 and modified one of the .cpp files in the highgui library.

While compiling, Visual Studio throws the error -

  Unable to start progam 
    C:/Users/../AppData/Local/Temp/opencv.build/cv_Debug.Win32/cv.dll

    The system cannot find the file specified.

I think I am missing something in it. What is the stepped procedure to change and recompile OpenCV library using Visual Studio.

I would appreciate any help!

Thank You..

Answer 1

Unless you downloaded the visual-studio specific version of the open cv distribution files, you need to follow the instructions on the OpenCV wiki, that is

1. download cmake
2. have cmake generate makefiles/solutions
3. build using the generated files

Answer 2

Compiling OpenCV under Visual Studio