The code used in this tutorial is available!
Code can be found at ros_qtc_plugin repository in gh_pages folder. Use 4.5 branch.
How to Install (Users)
This wiki explains the procedure for installing the ROS Qt Creator Plug-in.
Note
If you primarily want to use this tool for development of other ROS packages (ie: not to work on the plugin itself), please follow the following instructions.
Installation
Important
The install method has changed from using the ppa method to a custom installer. This is to enable the ability to provide richer support leveraging existing ros tools which was not possible using the ppa.
Installation Procedure for Ubuntu 16.04
Download Installer:
- Xenial Online Installer (Recommended)
- Xenial Offline Installer
Note
The Offline Installer is to be used on machines that do not have internet access.
Next proceed to Qt Installer Procedure
Important
If previously installed using the ppa please follow the procedure below to remove old version.
sudo apt install ppa-purge
sudo ppa-purge -o beineri
sudo ppa-purge levi-armstrong/qt-libraries-xenial
sudo ppa-purge levi-armstrong/ppa
Warning
The ppa-purge removes everything installed from the ppa, so if the ppa is used for other development do not purge.
Installation Procedure for Ubuntu 14.04
Download Installer:
- Trusty Online Installer (Recommended)
- Trusty Offline Installer
Note
The Offline Installer is to be used on machines that do not have internet access.
Next proceed to Qt Installer Procedure
Important
If previously installed using the ppa please follow the procedure below to remove old version.
sudo apt install ppa-purge
sudo ppa-purge -o beineri
sudo ppa-purge levi-armstrong/qt-libraries-xenial
sudo ppa-purge levi-armstrong/ppa
Warning
The ppa-purge removes everything installed from the ppa, so if the ppa is used for other development do not purge.
Archived Versions
If for some reason you need a version other than the latest, all installers may be found here.
Qt Installer Procedure
Then right click on the installer file, select properties and enable execution under permissions.
Next double click the installer and it should open and step throught the installer.
How to get future updates, open Qt Creator and on the menubar under Help select “Check for Updates”.
Installation Issues and Conflicts
- No known issues
Testing Plugin.
Start Qt Creator
Option 1: Launch using the desktop icon.
Option 2: Launch from terminal.
qtcreator-ros
To verify that the plugin exist, goto File>New File or Project>Projects>Other Project>ROS Workspace. If the ROS Workspace is present then everything built correctly and is ready for development and testing.
Open Source Feedback
See something that needs improvement? Please open a pull request on this GitHub page