Version

    Chapter 5. Installing

    Windows
    Mac OS
    Linux

    Windows

    The installation of CloverDX Designer is done using an installation wizard.

    The installation wizard helps you to set up the directory to which CloverDX will be installed and to choose the instance of Java that will be used.

    Installation Steps

    1. Allow installer to run by clicking on Yes to the question: You want to allow following program to make changes to your computer?

    2. On the welcome page of the CloverDX Designer installation, click on Next.

    3. Accept license agreement using I Agree button.

    4. Choose an installation location and continue using Next button.

    5. Set up CloverDX Designer settings if needed:

      • Choose desired Java Development Kit - use one of the following options:

        • Recommended: Install separate JDK with CloverDX (AdoptOpenJDK 11)

        • Use an existing installation (AdoptOpenJDK 11 or Oracle JDK 8)

      • Choose installation location for shortcuts: Create shortcuts for all users or Create shortcuts only for current user.

    6. Accept Java Development Kit License agreement by clicking on I Agree.

    7. Choose Start menu folder and click on Install.

    8. Installation of the program is done. Close the wizard by clicking on Finish.

    Mac OS

    Install the program in the same way as other .dmg applications.

    Installation Steps

    1. Double click the downloaded .dmg file.

    2. Agree with the license.

    3. Drag and drop the CloverDX Designer to Application or to the place you would like to place it.

    Linux

    The CloverDX Designer for Linux is distributed as a .tar.gz file.

    Installation Steps

    Extract the archive.

    tar xvzf cloverdx-designer-linux-gtk-x86_64.tar.gz

    The executable to run is CloverDXDesigner/CloverDXDesigner.

    [Tip]Tip

    For more comfortable running, add the binary to the $PATH or create a Launcher.

    [Note]Note

    We recommend you to install webkitgtk to see the welcome page. CloverDX Designer is able to run without this library. The library is necessary for the welcome page and for context info on edges.

    On rpm-based distributions, run

    yum install webkitgtk

    On deb-based distributions, run

    apt-get install libwebkitgtk-1.0-0 (for GTK+ 2)

    Continue with:  Chapter 7, Starting