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== Get a compiler ==
== Get a compiler ==
The environment for KDE Connect on Windows simply consists of two parts- A compiler of choice and a build system. While we do have a couple of options for the compiler, our recommended build system is [https://community.kde.org/Craft Craft]. While this is an all-in-one build guide, you should definitely refer to Craft's documentation for further information on using the build system in your development environment!
The environment for KDE Connect on Windows simply consists of two parts- A compiler of choice and a build system.  
 
While we do have a couple of options for the compiler, our recommended build system is [https://community.kde.org/Craft Craft].  
KDE Connect works quite well on Windows, with all plugins ported over from the OG Linux app.
This is a comprehensive build guide. However, you should definitely refer to Craft's documentation  
 
for further information on using the build system in your development environment!
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== Get a compiler ==
The environment for KDE Connect on Windows simply consists of two parts- A compiler of choice and a build system. While we do have a couple of options for the compiler, our recommended build system is [https://community.kde.org/Craft Craft]. While this is an all-in-one build guide, you should definitely refer to Craft's documentation for further information on using the build system in your development environment!


=== Choose your compiler ===
=== Choose your compiler ===
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* Test Adapter for Boost.Test
* Test Adapter for Boost.Test
* Test Adapter for Google Test
* Test Adapter for Google Test
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==== minGW ====
==== minGW ====
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Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser RemoteSigned
Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser RemoteSigned
iex ((new-object net.webclient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KDE/craft/master/setup/install_craft.ps1'))
iex ((new-object net.webclient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KDE/craft/master/setup/install_craft.ps1'))
#:</syntaxhighlight>
</syntaxhighlight>
# During command 2, select '''Visual Studio 19''' if you chose MSVC earlier, otherwise '''Mingw-w64''' as your compiler.
# During command 2, select '''Visual Studio 19''' if you chose MSVC earlier, otherwise '''Mingw-w64''' as your compiler.
#:[[File:kdeconnect_win02.jpeg|INSTALLATION 1]]
#:[[File:kdeconnect_win02.jpeg|INSTALLATION 1]]
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Select architecture
Select architecture
[0] x86 [1] x64 (Default is x64): 1
[0] x86 [1] x64 (Default is x64): 1
#:</syntaxhighlight>
</syntaxhighlight>
# When the installation is done, note the Environment variables to match the ones in the top of this image:-  
# When the installation is done, note the Environment variables to match the ones in the top of this image:-  
#:[[File:kdeconnect_win03.jpeg|env vars]]
#:[[File:kdeconnect_win03.jpeg|env vars]]
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ABI                  : windows-msvc2019_64-c1
ABI                  : windows-msvc2019_64-c1
Download directory  : C:\CraftRoot\download
Download directory  : C:\CraftRoot\download
#:</syntaxhighlight>
== Build KDE Connect ==
Craft has automated most of the redundant parts of the build process and exposed just the really useful parameters like ''which version to build'', ''where to install'' ''et al''.
# Open '''Craft CraftRoot''' from search (in taskbar).
Once you have the terminal open, head over to [https://community.kde.org/KDEConnect/Build_Craft this link] for further instructions.
== [OPTIONAL] Build a redistributable installer ==
# Open <code>CraftRoot/etc/CraftSettings.ini</code>
# To make an EXE setup, set PackageType to <code>NullsoftInstallerPackager</code>. <br/>
TO make an AppX setup, set PackageType to <code>AppxPackager</code>.
# Now you can use the <code>--package</code> flag to build to instruct Craft to build an installer.
<syntaxhighlight lang="sh">
craft --package kdeconnect-kde
</syntaxhighlight>
'''Note''': The output files are saved in: <code>CraftRoot/tmp/</code>
== FAQs : FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ==
We are only human! There are many questions that we face commonly, during DevSprints and during the onboarding of new contributors. Just skim through all the commonly asked questions so you don't have to ask around like others had to.
# '''I don't get the notification buttons, and the application name in the notifications is weird (something like <code>kdeconnect.daemon</code>. How do I fix it?'''
Just run this command:
<syntaxhighlight lang="dosbatch">
C:\CraftRoot\bin\SnoreToast.exe -install "KDE Connect DEV" "C:/CraftRoot/bin/kdeconnectd.exe" "kdeconnect.daemon"
</syntaxhighlight>
</syntaxhighlight>
A detailed explanation is available [https://taskmaster9001.wordpress.com/2019/06/07/gsoc19-milestone-1/ here] and also in the code of Windows 10 backend for KNotifications [https://github.com/KDE/knotifications/blob/master/src/notifybysnore.cpp#L33 here].
# '''How can I contact the KDE Connect team? I'd like to talk to the team about an issue/ suggestion.'''
* Telegram: You can find a link to our Telegram group [https://community.kde.org/Telegram here].
* IRC on Libera Chat: #kdeconnect
* Mailing List: [https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kdeconnect https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kdeconnect]
* email ID: [email protected]
''Be sure to tell us if you got stuck somewhere in the process of setting up the developer environment. You can [mailto:[email protected] mail us]. Yes, we read the mails!''
=== Install Craft ===
# Call the following commands in a Powershell window with ''Administrator Privileges''
#:<syntaxhighlight lang="powershell">
Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser RemoteSigned
iex ((new-object net.webclient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KDE/craft/master/setup/install_craft.ps1'))
#:</syntaxhighlight>
# During command 2, select '''Visual Studio 19''' if you chose MSVC earlier, otherwise '''Mingw-w64''' as your compiler.
#:[[File:kdeconnect_win02.jpeg|INSTALLATION 1]]
#:<syntaxhighlight lang="powershell">
Select compiler
[0] Mingw-w64, [1] Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, [2] Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (default is Microsoft Visual Studio 2017): 2
Select architecture
[0] x86 [1] x64 (Default is x64): 1
#:</syntaxhighlight>
# When the installation is done, note the Environment variables to match the ones in the top of this image:-
#:[[File:kdeconnect_win03.jpeg|env vars]]
#:<syntaxhighlight lang="powershell">
[Environment]
PATH=
Craft                : C:\CraftRoot
Version              : master
ABI                  : windows-msvc2019_64-c1
Download directory  : C:\CraftRoot\download
#:</syntaxhighlight>


== Build KDE Connect ==
== Build KDE Connect ==

Revision as of 02:21, 20 July 2021

KDE Connect works quite well on Windows, with all plugins ported over from the OG Linux app.

Get a compiler

The environment for KDE Connect on Windows simply consists of two parts- A compiler of choice and a build system. While we do have a couple of options for the compiler, our recommended build system is Craft. This is a comprehensive build guide. However, you should definitely refer to Craft's documentation for further information on using the build system in your development environment!

Choose your compiler

MSVC (full-support) | minGW (partial support)

Right now, MSVC does the best job as a compiler for KDE Connect for Windows.

MSVC

  1. Install Visual Studio 2019 (Community) from here and select Desktop development with C++.
  2. Install these packages.
    Select these components
    * Just-in-Time debugger
    * VC++ 2019 version
    * C++ profiling tools
    * Windows 10 SDK
    * Visual C++ tools for CMake
    * Visual C++ ATL for x86 and x64
    * Test Adapter for Boost.Test
    * Test Adapter for Google Test

minGW

  1. Install MinGW-w64 through the GUI installer located here.
  2. While installing Craft, select Mingw-w64 as your compiler.

Note that due to the lacking of some definitions in the minGW headers, some plugins could not be compiled with all functions on Windows using MinGW. Patches are certainly welcome!

Install Craft

  1. Call the following commands in a Powershell window with Administrator Privileges
    Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser RemoteSigned
    iex ((new-object net.webclient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KDE/craft/master/setup/install_craft.ps1'))
    
  2. During command 2, select Visual Studio 19 if you chose MSVC earlier, otherwise Mingw-w64 as your compiler.
    INSTALLATION 1
    Select compiler
    [0] Mingw-w64, [1] Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, [2] Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (default is Microsoft Visual Studio 2017): 2
    Select architecture
    [0] x86 [1] x64 (Default is x64): 1
    
  3. When the installation is done, note the Environment variables to match the ones in the top of this image:-
    env vars
    [Environment]
    PATH=
    
    Craft                : C:\CraftRoot
    Version              : master
    ABI                  : windows-msvc2019_64-c1
    Download directory   : C:\CraftRoot\download
    

Build KDE Connect

Craft has automated most of the redundant parts of the build process and exposed just the really useful parameters like which version to build, where to install et al.

  1. Open Craft CraftRoot from search (in taskbar).

Once you have the terminal open, head over to this link for further instructions.

[OPTIONAL] Build a redistributable installer

  1. Open CraftRoot/etc/CraftSettings.ini
  2. To make an EXE setup, set PackageType to NullsoftInstallerPackager.

TO make an AppX setup, set PackageType to AppxPackager.

  1. Now you can use the --package flag to build to instruct Craft to build an installer.
craft --package kdeconnect-kde

Note: The output files are saved in: CraftRoot/tmp/

FAQs : FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We are only human! There are many questions that we face commonly, during DevSprints and during the onboarding of new contributors. Just skim through all the commonly asked questions so you don't have to ask around like others had to.


  1. I don't get the notification buttons, and the application name in the notifications is weird (something like kdeconnect.daemon. How do I fix it?

Just run this command:

C:\CraftRoot\bin\SnoreToast.exe -install "KDE Connect DEV" "C:/CraftRoot/bin/kdeconnectd.exe" "kdeconnect.daemon"

A detailed explanation is available here and also in the code of Windows 10 backend for KNotifications here.


  1. How can I contact the KDE Connect team? I'd like to talk to the team about an issue/ suggestion.



Be sure to tell us if you got stuck somewhere in the process of setting up the developer environment. You can mail us. Yes, we read the mails!