> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.torque3d.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.torque3d.org/for-programmers/compiling-the-engine.md).

# Compiling the Engine

## Compiling Torque3D Game Engine

Welcome to the overview page for compiling the Torque3D game engine! This page serves as a quick overview and categorization of the main steps involved in compiling Torque3D from source. Please follow the links below to access detailed information about each step:

### Main Steps

1. **Step 1: Setting Up the Development Environment**

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[Setup Development Environment](/for-programmers/compiling-the-engine/setup-development-environment.md)
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1. **Step 2: Creating a Project**

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[Create a Project](/for-programmers/compiling-the-engine/create-a-project.md)
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1. **Step 3: Compiling the Engine**

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[Compiling](/for-programmers/compiling-the-engine/compiling.md)
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