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Very basic question here. I am just starting out with C coding using Csound.

I am trying to invoke the compiler via instructions from a tutorial book.

It says open console window and type this command "cc mysource.c"

This is seemingly meant to invoke the compiler but I get this error message


C:\Program Files\Csound6_x64\bin>cc mysource.c

'cc' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

Do I need to download any software to get this to work?

Thanks!

IrAM
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cc was a compiler for Unix. It doesn't come with Windows, and you probably want to use gcc instead because it is used much more. You must set up MinGW and add it to PATH. Following this guide will help: youtube.com/watch?v=sXW2VLrQ3Bs

You can then compile C using gcc mysource.c

Dock
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  • Hi, thanks for the response. Unfortunately I think that installer method might be dated. There's a of instructions that don't match up to what I'm seeing. Also to be sure, are you saying I should install Cygwin or just set up MinGW? – Dr. Shakamoto Jan 23 '21 at 00:41
  • @shakamoto sorry, that's not a great guide actually. Try this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXW2VLrQ3Bs – Dock Jan 23 '21 at 01:00
  • Hey thanks a lot. That seems to have gotten gcc installed. Now, when I try and run a c file in command prompt nothing actually happens. I thought it would open run the programme and give me an output. Or is that not right? – Dr. Shakamoto Jan 23 '21 at 12:19
  • Okay, I see. It creates an .exe file and then you can run that. Got it! – Dr. Shakamoto Jan 23 '21 at 12:31