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A comprehensive guide to successfully include OpenCV in your C+ + project using CMake's FetchContent module without errors.
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Solving the Including OpenCV with FetchContent Does Not Work Problem in CMake

If you're a C+ + developer trying to include OpenCV in your project, you may encounter some issues, particularly when using CMake's FetchContent feature. This post addresses a common problem where developers face errors regarding missing header files when attempting to include OpenCV modules. Here’s how to resolve these issues step-by-step.

The Problem

As you may have experienced, the CMake setup can be a bit tricky when it comes to including libraries like OpenCV. In this case, a user reported an error while attempting to build their C+ + project, which included the line:

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The build process failed with the following error message:

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This error indicates that the required OpenCV header files are not being located properly by the compiler, hinting that the file paths in your CMake configuration might not be set up correctly.

Solution Walkthrough

Let's break down the solution into clear steps to ensure that OpenCV is correctly included in your project.

Step 1: Basic CMake Setup

Start by ensuring you have a minimal structure for your CMakeLists.txt file. It should look like this:

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Step 2: Using FetchContent Properly

Instead of manually adding the OpenCV include directories, you should populate and make OpenCV available with FetchContent fully integrated. Here's how this is modified:

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Step 3: Finding OpenCV

Next, you need to specify how to find OpenCV after fetching it:

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Step 4: Linking the Library

Finally, you need to create your executable and link it with the OpenCV libraries:

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Complete CMakeLists.txt Example

Here’s how the finalized CMakeLists.txt should look:

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Conclusion

By adjusting your CMakeLists.txt as shown above, you should be able to include OpenCV without encountering the "file not found" errors. This clear and structured approach not only resolves issues but also makes your project more maintainable.

If you continue facing issues or have further questions, feel free to reach out in the comments!