Can't install Lazarus on macos

[charliepascal]

I made a clean install of FPC.. I compiled and ran a couple of short Pascal programs from the command line successfully.

I then installed Lazarus. When I open Lazarus a "Configure Lazarus IDE" dialog appears.

The default path for the Lazarus app is correct

I set the Compiler and Sources paths with /usr/local/lib/fpc/3.2.2/ppcx64

Under FPC sources there is an error: "directory rtl not found" I cannot find this file anywhere on my computer using Finder search.

When I cick on "Start IDE" I immediately get a dialog that says "Without the proper FPC sources code browsing and completion will be very limited." I can ignore it and Lazarus opens, but programs won't build.

[TRon]

I set the Compiler and Sources paths with /usr/local/lib/fpc/3.2.2/ppcx64

Though not familiar with macos I have two concerns:
1 - you use the ppc executable. You are better of using the fpc executable
2 - the sources are (usually) located somewhere else. That causes the error you see as the compiler seems unable to locate the source directory named rtl.

Edit: the shocking (actually sad) part is that when I try to look for a more precise answer (though I do realize it depends on the installation) there isn't an answer to be found at the following locations:
- Lazarus documentation or any of the pages it links to.
- Lazarus FAQ
- Mac installation FAQ
- Installing Lazarus on macOS

[jwdietrich]

Have you also downloaded and installed the fpc-src archive? It contains the necessary packages.

The wiki article https://wiki.freepascal.org/Installing_Lazarus_on_macOS provides a comprehensive overview over the necessary steps.