# Installation and Setup **URL:** https://forum.dynare.org/c/installation/22.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.dynare.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.dynare.org/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Pdflatex error in Dynare (Windows 10)](https://forum.dynare.org/t/pdflatex-error-in-dynare-windows-10/25824)
**Author:** [@Artem](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Artem)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [5 June 2024 10:34 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/pdflatex-error-in-dynare-windows-10/25824 "2024-06-05T10:34:46Z")
Hi, all! I’m new here, but I need help with the Latex PDF tool. I created my DSGE model, now I’m moving on to its implementation in Dynare. I’m watching Willi Mutschler’s video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfsKGzR84h… --- ## [Cannot use "clear all" command in a mod file](https://forum.dynare.org/t/cannot-use-clear-all-command-in-a-mod-file/25779)
**Author:** [@Julie](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Julie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [24 May 2024 13:24 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/cannot-use-clear-all-command-in-a-mod-file/25779 "2024-05-24T13:24:25Z")
Hi professor, Could you please let me know why I cannot use the “clear all” command at the top of the dynare file as in Matlab? While “close all” and “clc” work just fine as in Matlab? please find below the screenshot o… --- ## [Dynare has to run twice to execute at the second try](https://forum.dynare.org/t/dynare-has-to-run-twice-to-execute-at-the-second-try/16833)
**Author:** [@Noodle614](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Noodle614)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2024 11:30 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/dynare-has-to-run-twice-to-execute-at-the-second-try/16833 "2024-05-17T11:30:11Z")
For some reason for each dynare mod I need to run twice to have it properly executed. Because in the first time I run it, I always encountered the folloiwng message: Using 64-bit preprocessor Starting Dynare (version 4… --- ## [Failure to Install Dynare on MacOS](https://forum.dynare.org/t/failure-to-install-dynare-on-macos/25679)
**Author:** [@Zac](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Zac)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2024 04:35 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/failure-to-install-dynare-on-macos/25679 "2024-05-08T04:35:18Z")
Hi Trying to install Dynare on a newish M2 MacBook (Somara 14.1) I have tried both the arm version and the x86\_64 version as my Matlab2022a is mexext mexmaci64 I have also tried 6.1 and 5.5 I have tried reinsta… --- ## [Octave crashes after running a .mod](https://forum.dynare.org/t/octave-crashes-after-running-a-mod/25658)
**Author:** [@Santiago\_D](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Santiago_D)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2024 04:22 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/octave-crashes-after-running-a-mod/25658 "2024-05-01T04:22:02Z")
Good morning to all, Using Dynare in Octave, as soon as I try to run a .mod file Octave just closes and the terminal shows: octave exited with signal 11. I would really appreciate any indication. I have noticed t that … --- ## [Mod file does not run](https://forum.dynare.org/t/mod-file-does-not-run/25485)
**Author:** [@Paula741](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Paula741)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2024 15:59 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/mod-file-does-not-run/25485 "2024-04-04T15:59:11Z")
Hey there! I have downloaded Dynare to use it in Matlab. Then via “set path” I have added the dynare/matlab folder. I tried to run an example mod file from the Dynare file. If I type “dynare filname.mod” into the comman… --- ## [Error : unrecognized function or variable dynare](https://forum.dynare.org/t/error-unrecognized-function-or-variable-dynare/25486)
**Author:** [@mathecon](https://forum.dynare.org/u/mathecon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2024 10:49 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/error-unrecognized-function-or-variable-dynare/25486 "2024-04-04T10:49:50Z")
Hello, After installing dynare 4.5.4 I added the path on matlab 2021 (mac) addpath(‘/Applications/Dynare/4.5.4’) but when I want to run a mod file, I got the following error : Unrecognized function or variable ‘dynare’… --- ## [dynare 6 configuration options](https://forum.dynare.org/t/dynare-6-configuration-options/25469)
**Author:** [@raie](https://forum.dynare.org/u/raie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 April 2024 16:26 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/dynare-6-configuration-options/25469 "2024-04-02T16:26:04Z")
In previous versions using gnu configure, there was an option to disable building documentations with ‘–disable-doc’, or turn on/off other features; how can this be done using meson? is there a simple way to turn on/off… --- ## [Setup problems - Dynare and MATLAB Online](https://forum.dynare.org/t/setup-problems-dynare-and-matlab-online/25310)
**Author:** [@maykon27](https://forum.dynare.org/u/maykon27)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2024 22:41 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/setup-problems-dynare-and-matlab-online/25310 "2024-04-01T22:41:32Z")
Hi there! I got some problems to setup Dynare on MATLAB Online. Dynare was properly installed on Add-On Manager as showed on image below, but there was an error on addpath command. The path seems duplicated and I don’t k… --- ## [Sanjeev Mansotra New to Dynare - Help to Interpret Results](https://forum.dynare.org/t/sanjeev-mansotra-new-to-dynare-help-to-interpret-results/25174)
**Author:** [@sanjeevmansotra](https://forum.dynare.org/u/sanjeevmansotra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2024 07:12 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/sanjeev-mansotra-new-to-dynare-help-to-interpret-results/25174 "2024-03-06T07:12:08Z")
Hello, I’m Sanjeev Mansotra, someone suggested using Dynare for analysis. What are some key features that make Dynare a valuable tool for economists and researchers in macroeconomics? How can Dynare be used to analyze … --- ## [Display.m and built-function](https://forum.dynare.org/t/display-m-and-built-function/25312)
**Author:** [@Santiago\_D](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Santiago_D)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 March 2024 18:18 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/display-m-and-built-function/25312 "2024-03-05T18:18:51Z")
Hello to all, I am using the excellent Dynare 6.0 package in Octave in Mac, and I would like to know how to solve this warning: warning: function /opt/homebrew/Cellar/dynare/6.0/lib/dynare/matlab/+identification/displa… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Error while build Dynare 6.0 from source](https://forum.dynare.org/t/solved-error-while-build-dynare-6-0-from-source/25247)
**Author:** [@Samori](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Samori)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2024 16:06 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/solved-error-while-build-dynare-6-0-from-source/25247 "2024-02-26T16:06:18Z")
Hello, I’m trying to build Dynare from source on Linux ( 4.18.0-477.27.1.el8\_8.x86\_64 ). I’ve followed the instructions in the README.md and I’m stuck with the following error: \[outscale@ip-192-168-49-46 dynare-6.0\]$ ~… --- ## [Failing to build on Fedora 39](https://forum.dynare.org/t/failing-to-build-on-fedora-39/25233)
**Author:** [@antisocialfatman](https://forum.dynare.org/u/antisocialfatman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 February 2024 13:46 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/failing-to-build-on-fedora-39/25233 "2024-02-25T13:46:05Z")
Hi all, I am trying to build Dynare 6.0 from scratch on Fedora 39. I get an error at the mesa compile -C build-matlab step. I am following the build instructions here: Dynare / dynare · GitLab I am able to run meson … --- ## [Parallel Computing MCMC chains](https://forum.dynare.org/t/parallel-computing-mcmc-chains/25137)
**Author:** [@mat1339](https://forum.dynare.org/u/mat1339)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2024 10:04 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/parallel-computing-mcmc-chains/25137 "2024-02-13T10:04:59Z")
Dear all, I tried to run two MCMC chains in parallel with Dynare 6.0 on a silicon mac. The output of parallel\_test seems to be fine: When I change the command to parallel, I somehow receive an error message that the… --- ## [Error dynare (line 278) evalin('base',\[fname '.driver'\]);](https://forum.dynare.org/t/error-dynare-line-278-evalin-base-fname-driver/22907)
**Author:** [@Brooksgz](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Brooksgz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 18:43 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/error-dynare-line-278-evalin-base-fname-driver/22907 "2024-02-09T18:43:54Z")
Today, I installed the Matlab R2023a and Dynare 5.4 The installation path of Matlab is D:\\software I intalled Dynare D:\\software\\dynare\\5.4 I set path in Matlab D:\\software\\dynare\\5.4\\matlab I tried one example of exa… --- ## [Installation of Dynare 6.0 in Octave](https://forum.dynare.org/t/installation-of-dynare-6-0-in-octave/25116)
**Author:** [@Santiago\_D](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Santiago_D)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 03:30 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/installation-of-dynare-6-0-in-octave/25116 "2024-02-09T03:30:26Z")
Hello to all, It is great to have a new version of this excellent software. I have tried to download the latest version for Octave in macOS using Homebrew, but I get this message when I install it from the terminal. Do… --- ## [Missing meson.build for Dynare 6.0](https://forum.dynare.org/t/missing-meson-build-for-dynare-6-0/25113)
**Author:** [@herbertxin](https://forum.dynare.org/u/herbertxin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2024 04:34 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/missing-meson-build-for-dynare-6-0/25113 "2024-02-07T04:34:02Z")
Hi, I tried to compile Dynare 6.0 on my Fedora Silverblue 39, and the meson build system suggests meson.build under preprocessor/src is missing. I have successfully compiled 5.5 and it works perfectly. I am wondering if… --- ## [No color formatting when using Dynare](https://forum.dynare.org/t/no-color-formatting-when-using-dynare/25079)
**Author:** [@deniss](https://forum.dynare.org/u/deniss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2024 08:58 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/no-color-formatting-when-using-dynare/25079 "2024-01-31T08:58:13Z")
Dear colleagues, I have the issue with Dynare: no color formatting of the .mod file. I am using MATLAB R2023b (Intel) with the Apple Silicon. I have tried both Dynare 5.4 and Dynare 5.5 (both Mac-Intel versions). I hav… --- ## [Installation of dseries in Octave](https://forum.dynare.org/t/installation-of-dseries-in-octave/25049)
**Author:** [@Santiago\_D](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Santiago_D)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2024 23:33 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/installation-of-dseries-in-octave/25049 "2024-01-29T23:33:32Z")
Hello to all, I am working with Dynare (Octave) on Mac. I installed Dynare following the instructions posted in Quick Start | Dynare using Homebrew. Dynare is working perfectly. On the other hand, with dseries (installe… --- ## [Is possible install Dynare on Fedora 39?](https://forum.dynare.org/t/is-possible-install-dynare-on-fedora-39/24885)
**Author:** [@Nowcaster](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Nowcaster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2024 14:40 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/is-possible-install-dynare-on-fedora-39/24885 "2024-01-03T14:40:28Z")
I was browsing the Dynare website and in the Linux section to install Dynare, the Fedora distribution does not appear. --- ## [Fail to execute example1.mod](https://forum.dynare.org/t/fail-to-execute-example1-mod/24878)
**Author:** [@sssia](https://forum.dynare.org/u/sssia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 December 2023 20:52 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/fail-to-execute-example1-mod/24878 "2023-12-30T20:52:11Z")
Hi there, I’m using Matlab R2023b and Dynare 5.5\_x86-64 on macOS Sonoma 14.2.1. I follow the steps provided by Quick Start but I alway fail in the last step which executes example.mod. The related log file is attached.… --- ## [Dynare-preprocessor.exe has stopped working](https://forum.dynare.org/t/dynare-preprocessor-exe-has-stopped-working/24738)
**Author:** [@walshj20](https://forum.dynare.org/u/walshj20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2023 10:54 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/dynare-preprocessor-exe-has-stopped-working/24738 "2023-12-11T10:54:39Z")
I am trying to run a code but continue to get this response. “dynare-preprocessor.exe has stopped working” Could anyone let me know if they see an error in my code? I am not sure how to correct this if it is a bug. var … --- ## [Dynare 5.5 MAC OS ARM-64 MAC M2](https://forum.dynare.org/t/dynare-5-5-mac-os-arm-64-mac-m2/24696)
**Author:** [@alexx](https://forum.dynare.org/u/alexx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2023 11:17 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/dynare-5-5-mac-os-arm-64-mac-m2/24696 "2023-12-06T11:17:38Z")
Hi, I recently downloaded Dynare (5.5 version) for the first time in my Mac m2 and I’m using MATLAB version 2023b. I’ve placed Dynare in the ‘Applications’ folder, and I added the path using the command: addpath(‘/appl… --- ## [Bug after running example1](https://forum.dynare.org/t/bug-after-running-example1/24682)
**Author:** [@DaXVs](https://forum.dynare.org/u/DaXVs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 December 2023 09:12 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/bug-after-running-example1/24682 "2023-12-05T09:12:00Z")
I’m struggling with running the example1 (or any another file) because it looks like the octave/dynare doesn’t finish it, so I can’t execute other command. What could be happening? --- ## [Error message while running a dynare code](https://forum.dynare.org/t/error-message-while-running-a-dynare-code/24290)
**Author:** [@pb2415](https://forum.dynare.org/u/pb2415)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2023 08:02 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/error-message-while-running-a-dynare-code/24290 "2023-11-05T08:02:06Z")
Hello I am using dynare 5.4. Frequently I get the attached error message. I have to reload matlab and then this issue sometimes disappears. Sometimes I have to rename the file and then it runs. It happ\[ened with earl… --- ## [Error message while tryong to run my model](https://forum.dynare.org/t/error-message-while-tryong-to-run-my-model/24360)
**Author:** [@ank987](https://forum.dynare.org/u/ank987)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2023 07:58 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/error-message-while-tryong-to-run-my-model/24360 "2023-11-03T07:58:06Z")
Starting Dynare (version 5.5-x86\_64). Calling Dynare with arguments: noclearall Starting preprocessing of the model file … ERROR: : line 1, cols 1-0: syntax error, unexpected end of file Error using dynare Dynare: p… --- ## [Installation failure with Dynare 5.5 on macOS if previous Dynare versions are installed in /Applications/Dynare](https://forum.dynare.org/t/installation-failure-with-dynare-5-5-on-macos-if-previous-dynare-versions-are-installed-in-applications-dynare/24006)
**Author:** [@wmutschl](https://forum.dynare.org/u/wmutschl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2023 06:50 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/installation-failure-with-dynare-5-5-on-macos-if-previous-dynare-versions-are-installed-in-applications-dynare/24006 "2023-10-24T06:50:29Z")
Installing Dynare 5.5 into /Applications/Dynare might fail if you have older versions of Dynare installed in /Applications/Dynare. --- ## [Loading data after Bayesian estimation](https://forum.dynare.org/t/loading-data-after-bayesian-estimation/23665)
**Author:** [@AlexLee](https://forum.dynare.org/u/AlexLee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2023 01:28 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/loading-data-after-bayesian-estimation/23665 "2023-10-24T01:28:26Z")
Hi Everyone, After the Bayesian estimation, I was trying to load the data in the file (name\_results.mat) to draw graphs in Matlab. However, I got the following warning: Warning: Variable 'dataset\_' originally saved a… --- ## [Dynare could not open mod files and warned preprocessing failed](https://forum.dynare.org/t/dynare-could-not-open-mod-files-and-warned-preprocessing-failed/23327)
**Author:** [@Gary1986](https://forum.dynare.org/u/Gary1986)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2023 04:51 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/dynare-could-not-open-mod-files-and-warned-preprocessing-failed/23327 "2023-10-18T04:51:31Z")
hi ,sir: i use matlab 2016a and dynare 4.4.3, but when i try to run example1.mod after installing my dynare, it got an error like this: i do not understand this mean, i need you help. --- ## [\[Testers Wanted\] Release of Dynare 5.5-beta and 6.0-beta for Apple Silicon (M1/M2 chips)](https://forum.dynare.org/t/testers-wanted-release-of-dynare-5-5-beta-and-6-0-beta-for-apple-silicon-m1-m2-chips/20499)
**Author:** [@wmutschl](https://forum.dynare.org/u/wmutschl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2023 17:03 UTC](https://forum.dynare.org/t/testers-wanted-release-of-dynare-5-5-beta-and-6-0-beta-for-apple-silicon-m1-m2-chips/20499 "2023-10-17T17:03:42Z")
We now provide native pkg installers for the unstable version of Dynare and for Dynare 5.5. Thanks to all! \[UPDATED!\] Dear users, MATLAB has finally released an Apple Silicon version (R2023b), so we are preparing nat… [Previous page](https://forum.dynare.org/c/installation/22.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.dynare.org/c/installation/22.md?page=3)