| # OpenToonz |
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| [日本語](./doc/README_ja.md) |
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| ## What is OpenToonz? |
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| OpenToonz is a 2D animation software published by |
| [DWANGO](http://dwango.co.jp/english/). 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. |
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| ## Program Requirements |
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| Please refer to the OpenToonz site at <https://opentoonz.github.io/e/index.html>. |
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| ## Installation |
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| Please download and install OpenToonz from the latest installer at <https://opentoonz.github.io/e/index.html>. |
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| Older versions and unstable nightly build are also available at <https://github.com/opentoonz/opentoonz/releases>. |
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| ## How to Build Locally |
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| - [Windows](./doc/how_to_build_win.md) |
| - [OS X](./doc/how_to_build_macosx.md) |
| - [Linux](./doc/how_to_build_linux.md) |
| - [BSD](./doc/how_to_build_bsd.md) |
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| For instructions on how to build stylesheets, please [see here](./doc/how_to_stylesheet.md). |
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| 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). |
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| ## Community |
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| - To share tips or to troubleshoot, join the [Google OpenToonz Users forum](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/opentoonz_en) |
| - If you found a bug with the software after troubleshooting, or are a developer, search the [Github issues](https://github.com/opentoonz/opentoonz/issues) and post there. |
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| ## Licensing |
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| - 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`. |
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| ### Special Thanks |
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| This Open Source Program is developed from Toonz, a software originally created by Digital Video, S.p.A., Rome Italy |