This guide provides instructions for using the Meson build system to build the Opus project with various configuration options. Meson is a fast and efficient build system that aims to be easy to use and understand.
Please note that software documentation can sometimes become outdated as new versions are released. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend referring to the official Meson documentation, which can be found at mesonbuild.com.
Before proceeding, ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed:
Follow the steps below to build the Opus project using Meson.
Clone the Opus repository using Git:
git clone https://gitlab.xiph.org/xiph/opus cd opus
To configure the build with Meson, you can set the desired configuration options using the -D flag followed by the option name and value. For the Opus project-specific build options, please refer to the meson_options.txt file. For general Meson options use the command meson setup --help to get a list of these options.
For example, to setup and disable tests, use the following command:
meson setup builddir -Dtests=disabled
meson compile -C builddir
After a successful build, you can find the compiled Opus library and associated files in the builddir directory.
Opus provides a comprehensive test suite to ensure the functionality and correctness of the project. You can execute the tests using Meson's built-in testing functionality.
To run the Opus tests using Meson:
meson test -C builddir
The Opus Meson build system aims to provide support for the same platforms as GStreamer, a widely used multimedia framework. GStreamer supports a wide range of operating systems and platforms, including Linux, Windows (MSVC and MingW), Android, macOS, iOS, and various BSD systems.
While efforts are made to ensure compatibility and stability across these platforms, bugs or issues may still arise in specific configurations. If you encounter any problems during the configuration process or while building the Opus project, we encourage you to file an issue in the project's issue tracker.
When reporting an issue, please provide the following information to help us understand and effectively reproduce the configuration problem:
By providing thorough information when reporting configuration issues, you contribute to improving the Opus project's compatibility and reliability across different platforms.
We appreciate your help in identifying and addressing any configuration-related problems, ensuring a better experience for all users of the Opus project.
Note: Examples can become outdated. Always refer to the documentation for the latest reference.
To generate Visual Studio projects, Meson needs to know the settings of your installed version of Visual Studio. The recommended approach is to run Meson under the Visual Studio Command Prompt.
You can find the Visual Studio Command Prompt by searching from the Start Menu. However, the name varies for each Visual Studio version. For Visual Studio 2022, look for “x64 Native Tools Command Prompt for VS 2022”. The following steps remain the same:
meson setup builddir -Dtests=enabled --backend vs
For more information about the Visual Studio backend options and additional customization, please refer to the Using with Visual Studio documentation.