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+# This is an Example build config file (local.conf)
+# you might not need this file, but if the defaults dont work for you
+# You can override them here.
+# Tweak the values to your needs and rename it to local.conf
+
+######### C++ Compiler #########
+# Should work with clang and g++
+# CXX=g++
+# DEBUG=1       # DEBUG Build (Default)
+# DEBUG=0       # RELEASE Build
+
+############# DIRS #############
+# PREFIX=$(HOME)/local
+# ENGINE_LIB_PATH=$(PREFIX)/lib
+# ENGINE_INC_PATH=$(PREFIX)/include