Why are OpenCV 3.0 headers in the opencv2 namespace?

Opencv3.0

asked 2015-04-28 05:24:43 -0600

jakobwilm
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As we know, OpenCV 3.0RC1 and 2.4.X are not API compatible. Hence, it would be very smart to use a new directory for the headers (e.g. opencv3/core.hpp). The same applies for the opencv.pc for package-config. It leads to all kinds of trouble when installing multiple versions of OpenCV. So what is the argument for not doing this?

Regards, Jakob

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Good question :)

StevenPuttemans ( 2015-04-28 06:20:00 -0600 )edit

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answered 2015-04-28 11:46:20 -0600

mshabunin
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updated 2015-04-29 03:42:11 -0600

This path was retained for compatibility with 2.4. Please, take a look at the Transition Guide for some details about compatibility. It is not 100%, but many simple programs should not need too many changes.

The -DINSTALL_TO_MANGLED_PATHS=ON cmake option allows to install several versions on the same machine. With this option:

headers will be put to <install-root>/include/opencv-3.0.0-dev/opencv2 folder
pkg-config configuration file will be named <install-root>/lib/pkgconfig/opencv-3.0.0-dev.pc
cmake configuration file put into <install-root>/share/OpenCV-3.0.0-dev folder