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 By default, all libraries mentioned below (except Windows/DirectX SDK) are assumed to be in the directory
-defined by XRAY_16X_LIBS environment variable.
+defined by XRAY_16X_LIBS environment variable (set this by going to System, then going to Advanced system
+settings and then clicking on Environmental Variables).
 
 To build X-Ray Engine you'll need following libraries:
   * OpenAutomate: https://developer.nvidia.com/openautomate