tahoma2d/README.md

# Tahoma2D

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## What is Tahoma2D?

Tahoma2D is a 2D and stop motion animation software.It is based on **Toonz Studio
Ghibli Version**, originally developed in Italy by
[Digital Video, Inc.](http://www.toonz.com/), and customized by
[Studio Ghibli](http://www.ghibli.jp/) over many years of production.

## Program Requirements

Please refer to the Tahoma2D site at <https://tahoma2d.org/download>.

## Installation

Please download the latest release at <https://github.com/tahoma2d/tahoma2d/releases>.

## How to Build Locally

- [Windows](./doc/how_to_build_win.md)
- [OS X](./doc/how_to_build_macosx.md)
- [Linux](./doc/how_to_build_linux.md)

For instructions on how to build stylesheets, please [see here](./doc/how_to_stylesheet.md).

Can't develop but still want to help? Help us test individual Pull Requests before they are merged with [these steps](./doc/how_to_test_prs.md).

## Community

- To share tips or to troubleshoot, join the [Google Tahoma2D Users forum](hhttps://groups.google.com/g/tahoma2d)
- If you found a bug with the software after troubleshooting, or are a developer, search the [Github issues](https://github.com/tahoma2d/tahoma2d/issues) and post there.

## Licensing

- Files outside of the `thirdparty` and `stuff/library/mypaint brushes` directories are based on the Modified BSD License.
  - [modified BSD license](./LICENSE.txt).
  - Based on this license, this software may be used or changed freely for business or personal use.
- For files in the `thirdparty` directory:
  - Please consult with the licenses in the appropriate READMEs or source codes.
- For files in the `stuff/library/mypaint brushes` directory:
  - Please see the licenses in `stuff/library/mypaint brushes/Licenses.txt`.

### Special Thanks

This Open Source Program is developed from Toonz, a software originally created by Digital Video, S.p.A., Rome Italy