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ImageMagick path to "convert.exe"

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Created on 18 December 2008, over 16 years ago
Updated 27 February 2023, about 2 years ago

Sorry, but I actually removed the Image Module because of this issue. It wasn't just that, but as a newbie I was getting so confused I decided that, after fixing two other issues, the Image Module was distracting me too much from the drupal learning process.

Anyway, from what I remember I had to choose a "toolkit" to make the the functions of the image module work. I guess the GD toolkit was the default (no idea what GD toolkit even was?). So I gave up because Imagemagick said I needed a path to the "convert.exe" binary, or words to that affect.

I take it to mean, much like installing Xstandard as my WYSIWYG editor, that I'm meant to have an ImagicMagic program on my computer to make it work. Alas, I've can't find any information or even one support request talking about this?

I'm both impressed and overwhelmed by drupal. Here though seems this major module should not be so difficult to configure. JMO. Any thoughts you have are greatly appreciated.

I'm also posting a similar rant in the "post install" forum.

💬 Support request
Status

Closed: won't fix

Version

1.0

Component

imagemagick toolkit

Created by

🇺🇸United States kellyllek

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  • Comment about 2 years ago →
    🇺🇸United States knight coder

    Here are instructions for installing Imagemagick because it is an installation issue either not installed or installed incorrectly. You need the command line for your environment. if you are remote then ssh into your server to complete this process.

    C compiler installation (required):
    1. check if C compiler exists: gcc --version (if not proceed to step 2 else install ImageMagick)
    2. sudo apt update && apt install build-essentials - https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-install-gcc-compiler-on-linux/
    3. gcc --version to verify installation.

    ImageMagick installation:
    1. git clone https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick.git ImageMagick-7.1.0
    2. cd ImageMagick-7.1.0
    3. ./configure
    4. make - if you don't have make install, try running gmakeor install make with sudo apt install make

    I hope someone finds this useful and good luck!

  • Comment about 2 years ago →
    🇺🇸United States knight coder

    It more than likely an installation issue either it is not installed or was incorrectly installed on your system. First thing you will need to get started is a C compiler.

    1. check if you already have a C compiler
    gcc --version

    2. if not and you are on a linux system then install the compiler
    sudo apt update && apt build-essentials

    3. Check if installation worked.
    gcc --version

    Install ImageMagick on a linux device from the /usr/local/bin execute the following steps:

    1. clone the project to your directory
    git clone https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick.git ImageMagick-7.1.0

    2. Navigate into the project directory:
    cd ImageMagick-7.1.0

    3. Run the make command to compile the files for installation:
    make

    a. If you do not have make try running:
    gmake
    b. or install make
    sudo apt-get install build-essential/strong>

    4. After installation build is compiled then install the module:
    sudo make install

    5. You may need to configure the dynamic linker run-time bindings:
    sudo ldconfig /usr/local/lib

    6. Finally verify your installation:
    /usr/local/bin/convert logo: logo.gif

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