Starting the Integrated Development Environment
Before the first start, please verify that you have installed at least one HighTec toolchain. (typically it is located at C:\HIGHTEC\toolchains\<architecture>\<version>).
If the prerequisite mentioned above is ok, you can start the HighTec IDE. Locate the HighTec IDE shortcut looking like this:
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either within the start menu or on the desktop and start by double-click.
If you do not see such an icon, then the HighTec IDE can be alternatively started directly by locating the HighTec IDE executable in the root of the installation directory:
Selecting the workspace location
The workspace is a directory containing different C/C++ projects and settings. If you start HighTec IDE for the first time, then you may choose whether you want to create a workspace at a default location or select your own. The default workspace is the directory C:\Users\<current user>\htc-workspace.
To select workspace location:
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You can either accept the default pre-configured workspace location by pressing
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After pressing
Launch, the selected workspace is created, and the HighTec IDE main window appears. -
If you want to exit the startup process, press the
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Welcome page
The graphical user interface starts up with a Welcome view during the first launch or whenever you create a new workspace:
The Welcome view displays some shortcuts to standard functions that help you to familiarize yourself with HighTec IDE.
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Get to work: closes the Welcome view, so you can start working with HighTec IDE.
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Get the Quick Start Guide: opens the quick guide for the IDE Development Platform.
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Contact sales representative: links to the HighTec sales email.
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Create a new HighTec project: opens new HighTec project wizard.
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Explore the HighTec Content Manager: opens the HighTec Content Manager.
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Get more information: links to the HighTec web page.
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See what’s new: shows information about fixed problems and new features.
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Ask for support: links to the HighTec support email.
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Review the End User License Agreement: shows the End User License Agreement information.
To begin working with HighTec IDE, close the Welcome view. To close the Welcome view, click the Close button next to the Welcome title. If you want to open the view again, choose the item from the menu bar.
The Welcome screen is opening after each start by default. You can configure this behavior in the General settings page which you can find under the menu
After closing the Welcome view, you see the HighTec IDE main window with the basics operations' shortcuts.
You can find the explanation of the contents of the main window in the Chapter The graphical user interface (GUI).
The IDE is automatically checking if it is up to date during each startup phase. If there is an update available, the information bubble pops up.
Follow the instructions in the chapter How to update an IDE to update the IDE to the latest version.
You may disable automatic update check by deselecting the Automatically find new updates and notify me option in the .
Toolchain check
The IDE is automatically checking if there is any toolchain available during each startup phase. In the case no toolchain is available, the Development Platform Notification pops up.
By clicking to No toolchains available link, you can open the Add New Toolchain Wizard
To check the availability of your preferred tool within the HighTec IDE, open the Toolchain Manager: .
If your toolchain is listed here, you can continue with the license check chapter. Otherwise, please read the chapter how to Add new toolchain.
License check
Please verify that your toolchains contain valid licenses by opening the License Manager view: .
Browse for your toolchain product in the Licensed Product tree and check the license’s validity in the Licensing information section.
If your license is not valid or is missing entirely, please refer to Toolchain licensing chapter.