Re: pcre.h not found

["Jeremy C. Reed" <reed%reedmedia.net@localhost>]

> functions. checking whether pcre.h defines the macros we need... no
> configure: error: to build Octave, you must have the PCRE library and
> header files installed *** Error code 1

I don't see anything checking to see if even has pcre.h, but that is 
probably fine.

> I have the pcre pkg installed (as a dep - automatically). Why does
> pkgsrc not see /usr/pkg/include/pcre.h??? Or how to correct it?

pkgsrc works well at hiding include headers and libraries. Try placing 
this near end of your Makefile (and then do a make clean):

.include "../../devel/pcre/buildlink3.mk"