Compiler Requirements

Before installing COMPAS CGAL, you need to ensure you have the appropriate C++ compiler setup for your operating system:

Windows

• Install Visual Studio Build Tools (2022 or newer)
• During installation, select "Desktop development with C++"
• No additional PATH settings are required as CMake will automatically find the compiler

macOS

• Install Xcode Command Line Tools:

xcode-select --install

• The clang compiler will be automatically available after installation

Linux

• Install GCC and related build tools. On Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential

• On RHEL/Fedora:

sudo dnf groupinstall "Development Tools"

• Alternatively, when using conda, you can install the C++ compiler through conda:

conda install gxx_linux-64