Getting Started on Windows - VirtualPhotonics/MieSimulatorGUI GitHub Wiki

Getting the MieSimulatorGUI App from GitHub:

Windows Installer

Install

  • Download the latest "MieSimulatorGUI_vX_XX.exe" file.
  • Double-click the file to run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • To launch the application, click the desktop or Start Menu shortcut.

Uninstall

  • Find the Mie Simulator GUI in the installed programs list (Control Panel > Program and Features) and uninstall the application.

Windows Stand-alone package

  • Download and extract the latest "MieSimulatorGUI_vX_XX.zip" file to a directory of your choice.
  • To launch the application, open the folder and click "MieSimulatorGUI_vX_XX.exe".

Getting the MieSimulatorGUI Source Code from GitHub:

Downloading and Installing Prerequisites

  • Download the latest source code by navigating to the GitHub repository and clicking Code > Local > Download ZIP. Extract the files to a directory of your choice.
  • Go to the Qt download page and select the Qt 6 version that supports MinGW. (If you are using Microsoft Visual Studio, choose the Qt 6 version that corresponds to your Visual Studio version.)
  • Download and install Qt 6, including the recommended version of MinGW suggested by the Qt installer.

Building the Project

  • Launch Qt Creator and open the "MieSimulator.pro" file.
  • In the next window, select proper project kit and click Configure Project.
  • Select Build > Run qmake, and then select Build > Build Project "MieSimulatorGUI" or press Ctrl+B.

Running Tests and the Application

  • To run tests: Select Tools > Tests > Run All Tests.
  • To run the application: Select Build > Run or press Ctrl+R.

Note: - If you get any errors, check whether Qt and its debugger is working properly (Generate a sample Qt program and run).