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The documentation of every module shows how to create these board files.
 
The documentation of every module shows how to create these board files.
  
== Move on ==
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== Configuration ==
You can now move on by read the documentation of the different modules. Please note that you have to create gfxconf.h file in your project directory. In this file, you will have to enable each submodule of µGFX you want to use. You can find an example of a gfxconf.h file in the toplevel directory of uGFX showing all the available options. You can simply copy this file to your project's directory and rename it accordingly.
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The entire configuration of µGFX happens in a file called '''gfxconf.h''' which you have to create. A template that can be copied can be found in '''/gfxconf.example.h'''. <br/>
 
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The [[Configuration | configuration]] article explains all the options in detail.
You may want to consider using the Linux, OS-X or the Win32 port of µGFX to develop your application on your host computer. This both simplifies and speeds up the process fo development a lot.  
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== Support ==
 
== Support ==

Revision as of 14:44, 1 July 2014

There are two ways to get a copy of µGFX: A stable release and the latest version from the git repository. We currently strongly recommend to use the git repository. Before you start, please make sure that your application and the use of µGFX meets the license of this project. We understand that integrating uGFX into your project might be the most difficult one for most users. Please do not hesitate to ask for help should you face any issues.

Stable release

A copy of a stable release of µGFX can be downloaded from the download section.

Repository

Please note that the following guide has been written for unix-like systems using the terminal. For Windows you may use a graphical git client such as SourceTree.

µGFX is developed through a git repository hosted at bitbucket.org.

cd /path/to/your/project/resources
git clone https://bitbucket.org/Tectu/ugfx ugfx

Integrate µGFX

After you have successfully obtained a copy of µGFX, you have to include it into your current project. Note that µGFX internally uses Makefiles.
You can find detailed descriptions for the currently supported platforms below. However, adding new platforms is fairly easy. See the GOS documentation to learn how.

Board files

Certain modules of µGFX such as the display and touchscreen drivers require a file which builds the interface to your actual hardware. This board file tells the µGFX how to talk to your hardware.
The documentation of every module shows how to create these board files.

Configuration

The entire configuration of µGFX happens in a file called gfxconf.h which you have to create. A template that can be copied can be found in /gfxconf.example.h.
The configuration article explains all the options in detail.

Support

There are two ways to get support for your µGFX related problems:

  • Free public support by the community through the discussion forum
  • A support agreement / contract

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you're interested into a support agreement.