<gtkmm/button.h>: No such file or directory Windows 10

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If you are encountering a "No such file or directory" error related to <gtkmm/button.h> on Windows 10, it means that the required header file for the GTKmm library is not found by the compiler.

Here are a few steps you can take to resolve this issue:

  1. Ensure GTKmm is Installed: Make sure you have GTKmm installed on your Windows 10 system. GTKmm is the C++ binding for the GTK library, and it is required to use the <gtkmm/button.h> header file. You can download the GTKmm installer for Windows from the official GTKmm website (https://www.gtkmm.org/).

  2. Set Up Include Paths: Ensure that the compiler can find the GTKmm header files. You need to set up the include paths correctly in your build system or IDE. The exact steps vary depending on the build system or IDE you are using.

    • For a Makefile-based build system, you can include the path to the GTKmm header files using the -I flag. For example:

      shell
      g++ -I/path/to/gtkmm/includes myfile.cpp -o myfile

    • For an IDE like Visual Studio, you can add the include path in the project settings. Look for the option to specify additional include directories and add the path to the GTKmm includes.

  3. Check Compilation Flags: Make sure you have the appropriate compilation flags set to link against the GTKmm library. On Windows, you may need to specify the linker flags (-l) and library paths (-L) to ensure that the GTKmm library is linked correctly.

  4. Verify Library Installation: Double-check that the GTKmm library is correctly installed on your Windows system. Ensure that the library files and paths are properly configured and accessible.

By following these steps and ensuring that GTKmm is properly installed, the include paths are set correctly, and the necessary compilation and linking flags are specified, you should be able to resolve the "No such file or directory" error related to <gtkmm/button.h> on Windows 10.