Getting Started

1. Install options for Flex GUI

   • Install using Debian Apt - See Install with Apt

   • Install the prebuilt .deb file - See Install the Deb

   • Clone and build a .deb file and install - See Build and Install

2. Install Qt Designer - See Installing the Qt Designer

3. Copy Flex GUI Examples - See Copy Example Files

4. Building Your GUI the way you want it the Flexible Way

   • In the linuxcnc/configs/flex_examples/starters copy one of the examples

   • Rename the directory, the ini and the ui files to suit.

   • In the ini file change the name of the file in GUI to the name you gave it

5. Running Your GUI

   • From the CNC menu run Linuxcnc and select your configuration

   • Check Create Desktop Shortcut for a fast way to run your configuration