Linking freeglut with Qt Creator in Linux - c++

I currently run Arch Linux on my laptop and was hoping to know why Qt Creator isn't finding my glut library (which exists on my system).
My setup qmake file looks as follows:
...
/*sources and headers above*/
QT += opengl
LIBS += -lfreeglut
INCLUDEPATH += -L/usr/lib/
And when I run a locate glut, I get the following:
/usr/include/kwinglutils.h
/usr/include/kwinglutils_funcs.h
/usr/include/GL/freeglut.h
/usr/include/GL/freeglut_ext.h
/usr/include/GL/freeglut_std.h
/usr/include/GL/glut.h
/usr/lib/libglut.a
/usr/lib/libglut.so
/usr/lib/libglut.so.3
/usr/lib/libglut.so.3.9.0
/usr/share/avogadro/fragments/amino_acids/D-glutamic_acid.cml
/usr/share/avogadro/fragments/amino_acids/D-glutamine.cml
/usr/share/avogadro/fragments/amino_acids/L-glutamic_acid.cml
/usr/share/avogadro/fragments/amino_acids/L-glutamine.cml
/usr/share/licenses/freeglut
/usr/share/licenses/freeglut/LICENSE
/var/lib/pacman/local/freeglut-2.6.0-1
/var/lib/pacman/local/freeglut-2.6.0-1/changelog
/var/lib/pacman/local/freeglut-2.6.0-1/desc
/var/lib/pacman/local/freeglut-2.6.0-1/files
Note that I have tried -lglut32 in my qmake file as well.
What could I be missing here?

When you specify -lfoobar in your .pro file (or with gcc in general), you're directing the compiler to search for the library libfoobar.a. Judging from your locate output it looks like you want:
LIBS += -lglut

Oh, silly me. I just realized that the correct lib to add was just -lglut and not -lglut32. This is because there exists libglut.so, and not libglut32.so.

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ft2build.h: No such file or directory - Freetype 2.6

I am trying to build from Linux cause I decided to start using Jenkins, my personal work but, even with freetype installed: v.2.6.3, it doens't recognize this ft2build.h.
This is the QT Pro with freetype loaded. I'm now running on UBuntu 16.04:
linux {
message("Build for Linux")
DEFINES += LINUX
DEFINES += BOOST_LOG_DYN_LINK
LIBS += -lGLU
LIBS += -lfreetype
LIBS += -L/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/-libboost_timer.so -libboost_log.so -libboost_log_setup.so -libboost_system.so -libboost_thread.so -libboost_filesystem.so
}
So i tried to change also the lib pointer doing manually as:
LIBS *= -L/usr/local/lib/ -lfreetype
but still nothing going properly. The error I get is from lGLU
In file included from displays/display.cpp:3:0:
displays/./../oglft/oglft.h:50:22: fatal error: ft2build.h: No such file or directory
compilation terminated.
Makefile:1093: recipe for target 'display.o' failed
I do always run 'qmake make clean' then /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/qt5/bin/qmake && make && make check to be sure it starts properly. Can someone help me solving the bug?
I've checked where freetype lib is located by doing:
pkg-config --cflags --libs freetype2
and this is what I get
-I/usr/local/include/freetype2 -L/usr/local/lib -lfreetype
PROBLEM SOLVED!
I have had to set FREETYPE in the environment variables as BOOST too and everything is now working properly!
Here is how is mine:
export BOOST=/var/lib/jenkins/workspace/boost_1_59_0
export FREETYPE=/var/lib/jenkins/workspace/freetype-2.6.3
I preferred to move those two libs under Jenkins to avoid permissions problems.
;-)

Undefined reference to boost libraries in QT creator on Windows

I am trying to run a QT project on Windows that I have developed on Linux Ubuntu. Unfortunately, I cannot manage it to properly link the boost library. Here is a detailed description of the problem.
I downloaded MinGW from https://nuwen.net/mingw.html, version 13.5, such that the gcc version 5.3.0 matches the MinGW version of QT. The reason to choose this version of MinGW is that it contains the boost libraries for compression such as zlib. From the command line I compile and run my program without any problems:
g++ -std=c++11 -w -IC:/MinGW/include -LC:/MinGW/lib bAya.cpp A.o B.o C.o -o baya -lboost_iostreams -lz -lbz2
where A,B, C are my pre-compiled object files.
In QT creator I selected the MinGW compiler (C:\MinGW_53\MinGW\bin\g++.exe) and created a new default kit with the compiler.
My .pro file looks as follows:
MAKE_CXXFLAGS += -std=c++11
INCLUDEPATH += C:/MinGW_53/MinGW/include \
C:/Users/kuzk/Documents/src
LIBS += -LC:/MinGW_53/MinGW/lib/mylib \
-lboost_system \
-lboost_iostreams \
-lz \
-lbz2
greaterThan(QT_MAJOR_VERSION, 4): QT += widgets
SOURCES += main.cpp\
mainwindow.cpp \
../src/A.cpp \
../src/B.cpp \
../src/C.cpp
HEADERS += mainwindow.h \
../src/A.h \
../src/B.h \
../src/C.h
The folder C:/MinGW_53/MinGW/lib/mylib contains my .a files such as libboost_iostreams.a
When I build it, I get many undefined reference errors such as
error: undefined reference to `boost::iostreams::zlib::default_strategy'
Interestingly, if C:/MinGW_53/MinGW/lib/mylib contains also libstdc++.a I also get linking errors to std::cout, std::ifstream etc.
I am currently stuck and I will be very helpful for any feedback.
Best,
Konstantin
Adding the library path for boost_iostreams:
-LC:/MinGW/lib \
after the line:
LIBS += -LC:/MinGW_53/MinGW/lib/mylib \
should fix it.
At the end I was able to resolve the problem. Here is what I did. I am using QT 5.7 on Windows 10.
I compiled boost using QT's console as described here: http://cpp-qt-mac-win.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/qt-boost-for-beginners-step-by-step.html
Then I created a new project and added the paths to boost and the necessary libraries, as described in my question.
An important note. I tried to update the paths in the existing project, by running qmake and then rebuilding the project. I was getting the very same errors as I was getting with the old paths to "standard" boost. Apparently, something was cached and the changes didn't do anything. However, if I give a wrong path to a library it complained. So, QT has very confusing behavior. If someone can explain it, it will be helpful.

Qt qmake and DISTFILES

So I am learning to program in OpenGL 3.3 and I am using qtcreator as my IDE with qmake as the compiler. Everything is fine except I have to read 2 files (fragmentshader.frag and vertexshader.vert) using ifstream.
I have included those 2 files in the ".pro" like this:
TEMPLATE = app
CONFIG += console c++11
CONFIG -= app_bundle
CONFIG -= qt
SOURCES += main.cpp \
shaders.cpp
LIBS += -lGLEW -lglfw -lGL -lX11 -lpthread -lXrandr -lXi
DISTFILES += \
vertexshader.vert \
fragmentshader.frag
HEADERS += \
shaders.h
and in the code I try to directly read "vertexshader.vert" and "fragmentshader.frag".
My question is: How do I include these files in my application without having to specify an absolute path?
I had the same problem, it comes from the fact Qt is running files from another directory (by default from the build one).
The Fix
So you have two options:
change the Working directory in Projects->Build & Run->Run to %{sourceDir}.
change the Build directory in Projects->Build & Run->Build to . or leave it blank.
Explanations
The first option run your program (.exe on Windows) from the sourceDir, where your project sits, so path will remain the same relatively.
The second option place all your build files (ie: Makefile, *.o and ".exe") in your project directory (they won't appear in the project view unless your Add them), I prefer this way because now your project directory contains everything related to it.
Choose the one you prefer the most, hope it helps.

Failed to link openssl to Qt

I have started a project with Qtcreator on linux. This project uses the Openssl library to work.
So In my .pro file I have added theses lines :
LIBS += -lssl
LIBS += -lcrypto
So on linux it works perfectly.
But, I have to continue my project on windows. I had to install Openssl with cygwin, I have chosen this package : "cygwin32-openssl-1.0.1e-1.tar.bz2" because I compile in 32bits.
I have created a sub-repertory, named libs, in my program folder and I put the three openssl folders (bin, include and lib) in my "libs" repertory.
The content of the lib directory is :
libcrypto.a
libcrypto.dll.a
libssl.a
libssl.dll.a
pkgconfig/libcrypto.pc
pkgconfig/libssl.pc
pkgconfig/openssl.pc
In the bin directory I have 2 .dll, cygcrypto-1.0.0.dll and cygssl-1.0.0.dll
I added in my .pro file these lines :
LIBS += -lssl
LIBS += -lcrypto
LIBS += -L"$$PWD/libs/openssl/lib/"
INCLUDEPATH += $$PWD/libs/openssl/include/
If I change -L"$$PWD/libs/openssl/lib/" by -L"$$PWD/libs/openssl/bin/", the compilator don't recognized the -lssl and -lcrypto options.
QtCreator recognized the headers files (for example ) and when I compile, no error occurred.
But when I launch my program, it doesn't work and no error appears.
So I put a breaking point at the begining of my main function, and I re-launch the program. After that a little window indicates to me this error :
Executable failed: During startup program exited with code 0xc0000135
I use Qt 5.4.0 and Mingw 32bits
I don't undertsand why it doesn't work. Can you help me please ?
Thank you.
The entirety of your project needs to use cygwin, or none of it. Since I assume you're compiling using a Visual Studio compiler, you'll need to use an OpenSSL build that isn't cygwin-dependent. For example, the one from Shining Light Productions, the de-fact OpenSSL binary purveyor for Windows.

Sha512 hash in QT via OpenSSL

I'm trying to use the Sha512 function in openSSL but can't seem to get it to work as I get compiler errors just starting into the code. I include #include <openssl/sha.h> at the top of the .cpp file, then in the action of a button event I put just the following code below.
SHA512_CTX ctx;
SHA512_Init(&ctx);
//Will uncomment below in later if I get SHA512_Init to work
//SHA512_Update(&ctx, string, strlen(string));
//SHA512_Final(digest, &ctx);
I get a linker error telling my undefined symbols for architecture x86_64, implying the function does not exist?
I'm aware QT 5 has a hash function, but I'm limited to QT 4.8 so I can not use the cryptographic sha512 hash function available in the QT 5+ framework.
Any help is appreciated!
Used macports to install openssl
I'm using Mac OS 10.9.2
MAKE FILE
#-------------------------------------------------
#
# Project created by QtCreator 2014-06-11T20:27:49
#
#-------------------------------------------------
QT += core gui network
greaterThan(QT_MAJOR_VERSION, 4): QT += widgets
TARGET = ExchangeTab
TEMPLATE = app
LIBS += -L/usr/include/openssl -openssl
INCLUDEPATH += /usr/include/openssl
SOURCES += main.cpp\
mainwindow.cpp \
httpsocket.cpp \
cloaksend.cpp \
exchange.cpp
HEADERS += mainwindow.h \
httpsocket.h \
cloaksend.h \
exchange.h
FORMS += mainwindow.ui
RESOURCES += \
AppResources.qrc
Looking for cross platform solution please.
You need to link to the right library (openSSL)
Have a look here: How to Include OpenSSL in a Qt project
Specifically, add this to your .pro file.:
LIBS += -L/opt/local/lib/ -lcrypto
For including .h files add this line to your .pro file :
INCLUDEPATH += /opt/local/include
[1] says that the default include path will be /opt/local/include/.
LIBS += -L/usr/include/openssl -openssl
INCLUDEPATH += /usr/include/openssl
This looks incorrect. The OpenSSL libraries are libcrypto (-lcrypto) and libssl (-lssl). There is nolibopenssl(-lopenssl). Try:
LIBS += -L/usr/lib -lcrypto
INCLUDEPATH += /usr/include/openssl
But the libraries are version 0.9.8. You might consider upgrading to 1.0.1h.
$ ls /usr/lib | grep crypto
libcrypto.0.9.7.dylib
libcrypto.0.9.8.dylib
libcrypto.dylib
libk5crypto.dylib
And
$ /usr/bin/openssl version
OpenSSL 0.9.8y 5 Feb 2013
If you choose to upgrade, OpenSSL will install into /usr/local/ssl. Avoid mixing/matching version of OpenSSL with the following.
INCLUDEPATH += /usr/local/ssl/include/openssl
LIBS += /usr/local/ssl/lib/libcrypto.a
Its OK to specify objects and archives in LIBS. See How to add object files to a project in Qt.
Okay so I may have answered my own question but I will need some help understanding why it worked.
My make file was indeed the problem. I added the following 3 lines.
INCLUDEPATH += $$OPENSSL_INCLUDE_PATH
LIBS += $$join(OPENSSL_LIB_PATH,,-L,)
LIBS += -lcrypto
Then it magically compiled just fine. I found these in another project made with QT that compiled for OpenSSL.
Interestingly enough. I removed the top two lines so only the following remained. Then ran the clean on my project to be sure the code was being recompiled.
LIBS += -lcrypto
This also just 'worked' without linker errors. It looks like that is the only command I need. Question is... will that be cross platform friendly if I take this code and compile on linux or windows? That I am not sure, but this worked.