another newbie question

[jmeloranta]

OK, I have compiled it now but how do I install it? I did zig build install but that only seemed to copy the library files (.a) to /usr/lib. Where should the include files go?

And after installing, what libraries (-l) do I need to specify for linking?

[rcalixte]

Hi again!

If you're using Zig, you can use the library in a client application just like in the examples or the demo. If you're not using Zig for your application, you would use whatever build system similar to the gcc instructions at either the examples or the demo. If you're completely at the beginning, spend some time with the demo and the READMEs.

[jmeloranta]

On 2/21/26 11:14 PM, Rick Calixte wrote: If you're using Zig, you can use the library in a client application just like in the examples <https://github.com/rcalixte/libqt6c-examples> or the demo <https://github.com/rcalixte/libqt6c-demo>. If you're not using Zig for your application, you would use whatever build system similar to the gcc instructions at either the examples or the demo. If you're completely at the beginning, spend some time with the demo and the READMEs.

After running "zig build install" I had to manually copy the include files to /usr/include/qt6. After this I could compile with: cc -I/usr/include/qt6 helloworld.c -o helloworld -march=native -lqapplication -lqpushbutton -lqwidget -lqabstractbutton -lqobject -lqcoreevent -lqpaintdevice -lqcoreapplication -lqguiapplication -lQt6Widgets -lQt6Core -lQt6Gui -lstdc++ So, I am all set :-)

[rcalixte]

That is certainly an approach. I think you'll find there are simpler steps long-term. The library is consistently shipping new functionality and bug fixes so staying on one specific version may not be ideal. I'm glad you got something working though! That's a great first step!