.. _windows_c_compiler:

(Windows) `Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or greater is required` error
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Usually happens when compiling the Cython modules.

  #. Go to `visual studio website`_ and download Build Tools.
  #. Download and execute `vs_BuildTools.exe`.
  #. Check "C++ Development Desktop" checkbox.
  #. Install.

.. _visual studio website: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/

.. todo::
   Allow for an easy way to skip Cython compilation.