netX Studio

Installation of netX Studio CDT

The installation process for the netX Studio CDT software on a development PC is described in this section.

Requirements for Installing netX Studio CDT

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• General Requirements:
  • Operating system: Windows® 10 or Windows® 11.
  • Internet access is required for downloading third-party development tools like the ARM GNU toolchain and OpenOCD.

• Specific Requirements (if applicable):
  • Uninstall any previous versions of netX Studio from your development PC.
  • Uninstall HiTOP USB drivers from your development PC before installing the netX Studio CDT software.

Hardware Requirements for Development PC:

• Processor: Dual-core 2 GHz (or equivalent).
• RAM: Minimum 2 GB, recommended 4 GB.
• Free disk space: Approximately 3 GB, SSD recommended.
• Graphic resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels.

netX Studio CDT Installation Folders

Various folders are involved in the netX Studio CDT installation:

1. Main netX Studio Installation Location:

  * Default: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Hilscher GmbH\netX Studio CDT\`
  * This folder contains the majority of installed files and can be changed during installation.

2. BuildTools Folder:

  * Default: `C:\ProgramData\Hilscher GmbH\netX Studio CDT\BuildTools\`
  * Contains external development tools used in netX Studio CDT, such as the Flasher tool and OpenOCD configurations.

3. User Preferences Folder:

  * Located at `C:\Users\[user]\AppData\Local\Hilscher GmbH\netX Studio CDT\`
  * Contains user-specific preferences for netX Studio CDT and cannot be modified manually.

Running the netX Studio CDT Setup Program

To install netX Studio CDT on your development PC:

1. Double-click the `netX Studio CDT Vx.xxxx.x.xxxx x86 Setup.msi` file. 2. Follow the instructions provided by the netX Studio CDT Setup Wizard:

  * Accept the license agreement.
  * Choose the installation destination folder.
  * Select additional tasks according to preferences.
  * Begin the installation process.
  * Grant necessary permissions if prompted by the User Account Control.

3. Upon successful installation, click "Finish" to complete the setup wizard.

After installing netX Studio CDT, it's essential to complete the installation of required development tools, which will be automatically initiated on launching netX Studio CDT for the first time.

This completes the installation process of netX Studio CDT on your PC, enabling you to proceed with your development tasks efficiently.