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  • T tomy
    10 Dec 2018, 07:57

    Here:

    0_1544428653980_Capture.PNG

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    jsulm
    Lifetime Qt Champion
    wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 08:00 last edited by
    #4

    @tomy Please show your Desktop kit, there is probably a problem with it.

    https://forum.qt.io/topic/113070/qt-code-of-conduct

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      tomy
      wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 08:03 last edited by
      #5

      Here did you mean?

      0_1544429011273_1.PNG

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      • T tomy
        10 Dec 2018, 08:03

        Here did you mean?

        0_1544429011273_1.PNG

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        J.Hilk
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        wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 08:05 last edited by
        #6

        @tomy
        yes this page,

        most glaring error from this screen shot is the missing Qt version: none can you select the desktop qt version there ? if not not did you install the Qt libaries for your desktop system ?


        Be aware of the Qt Code of Conduct, when posting : https://forum.qt.io/topic/113070/qt-code-of-conduct


        Q: What's that?
        A: It's blue light.
        Q: What does it do?
        A: It turns blue.

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        • J J.Hilk
          10 Dec 2018, 08:05

          @tomy
          yes this page,

          most glaring error from this screen shot is the missing Qt version: none can you select the desktop qt version there ? if not not did you install the Qt libaries for your desktop system ?

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          tomy
          wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 08:11 last edited by
          #7

          @J.Hilk

          I clicked it and there were only the prior Android kits in the drop-down menu of it.

          did you install the Qt libaries for your desktop system

          I down't know what they are! :(
          I just uninstalled my begone Qt and installed this new one on my Windows 7 X64 machine. Of course, afterwards I installed Android Studio and downloaded a huge size of SDK.
          Now what should I do please?

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          • T tomy
            10 Dec 2018, 08:11

            @J.Hilk

            I clicked it and there were only the prior Android kits in the drop-down menu of it.

            did you install the Qt libaries for your desktop system

            I down't know what they are! :(
            I just uninstalled my begone Qt and installed this new one on my Windows 7 X64 machine. Of course, afterwards I installed Android Studio and downloaded a huge size of SDK.
            Now what should I do please?

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            jsulm
            Lifetime Qt Champion
            wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 08:47 last edited by
            #8

            @tomy Start Qt Maintenance Tool and install Qt MinGW

            https://forum.qt.io/topic/113070/qt-code-of-conduct

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              KazuoAsano
              Qt Champions 2018
              wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 09:42 last edited by
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              I probably think that the answer of @jsulm can solve it.

              In additional information, I think that you have installed only Qt version of Android.
              Please additionally install MinGW 5.3.0 32 bit for Desktop.

              <Update method>

              • Qt Maintenance Tool(online update) select "Add or remove components"
              • Please select as below.
                Qt 5.11.2
                `-
                MinGW 5.3.0 32 bit

              0_1544434852150_MaintenanceTool.png

              If this solutions does't succeed, you give our about a screenshot at Qt Versions tag of Kits, We probably can give a more appropriate solution.

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                tomy
                wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 10:35 last edited by tomy 12 Oct 2018, 10:44
                #10

                Thank you both very much.
                When I go for Maintenance Tool, simply skip the Qt Account window, then Add/Remove component -> Next. Then it says: At least one valid and enabled repository required for this action to succeed.
                What to do with that? I'm not used to it.
                How to be rid of that, please?

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                • T tomy
                  10 Dec 2018, 10:35

                  Thank you both very much.
                  When I go for Maintenance Tool, simply skip the Qt Account window, then Add/Remove component -> Next. Then it says: At least one valid and enabled repository required for this action to succeed.
                  What to do with that? I'm not used to it.
                  How to be rid of that, please?

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                  jsulm
                  Lifetime Qt Champion
                  wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 11:35 last edited by
                  #11

                  @tomy You need to use another repository. Take a look at this tool: https://github.com/JKSH/QtSdkRepoChooser

                  https://forum.qt.io/topic/113070/qt-code-of-conduct

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                    10 Dec 2018, 11:35

                    @tomy You need to use another repository. Take a look at this tool: https://github.com/JKSH/QtSdkRepoChooser

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                    tomy
                    wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 13:40 last edited by
                    #12

                    @jsulm
                    I don't use an online SDK I think. :(
                    I also clicked on the link given in Alternative Instructions but it says "page not found".
                    The process seems very complicated. I don't know why such an obstacle should be on the way of using Maintenance Tool!
                    Previously I was used to creating a temporary folder name and it'd go fine. Now it doesn't work seemingly!
                    By the way, I'm sure when installing Qt I checked the tick for MinGw because I knew this. Still can't figure out all the above problems! :(

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                    • T tomy
                      10 Dec 2018, 13:40

                      @jsulm
                      I don't use an online SDK I think. :(
                      I also clicked on the link given in Alternative Instructions but it says "page not found".
                      The process seems very complicated. I don't know why such an obstacle should be on the way of using Maintenance Tool!
                      Previously I was used to creating a temporary folder name and it'd go fine. Now it doesn't work seemingly!
                      By the way, I'm sure when installing Qt I checked the tick for MinGw because I knew this. Still can't figure out all the above problems! :(

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                      wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 13:46 last edited by jsulm 12 Oct 2018, 13:47
                      #13

                      @tomy Can you show "Qt Versions" tab?
                      "The process seems very complicated" - usually there is nothing complicated if you used online installer. Some repositories can cause problems (offline/bad connection) .

                      https://forum.qt.io/topic/113070/qt-code-of-conduct

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                      • T tomy
                        10 Dec 2018, 13:40

                        @jsulm
                        I don't use an online SDK I think. :(
                        I also clicked on the link given in Alternative Instructions but it says "page not found".
                        The process seems very complicated. I don't know why such an obstacle should be on the way of using Maintenance Tool!
                        Previously I was used to creating a temporary folder name and it'd go fine. Now it doesn't work seemingly!
                        By the way, I'm sure when installing Qt I checked the tick for MinGw because I knew this. Still can't figure out all the above problems! :(

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                        Moderators
                        wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 13:48 last edited by
                        #14

                        @tomy
                        you can check your installation folder

                        0_1544449609597_7cd79664-8aba-4a8d-bd48-466a10570563-image.png

                        besides your android installation should be a folder for mingw, if it isn't than you did not install it. If there is such a folder then QTC did not pick it up automatically and you may have to manual manage your kits

                        0_1544449696188_39af00e0-ca8e-4808-aec3-fe7c9d1faad0-image.png


                        Be aware of the Qt Code of Conduct, when posting : https://forum.qt.io/topic/113070/qt-code-of-conduct


                        Q: What's that?
                        A: It's blue light.
                        Q: What does it do?
                        A: It turns blue.

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                        • J jsulm
                          10 Dec 2018, 13:46

                          @tomy Can you show "Qt Versions" tab?
                          "The process seems very complicated" - usually there is nothing complicated if you used online installer. Some repositories can cause problems (offline/bad connection) .

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                          tomy
                          wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 14:01 last edited by
                          #15

                          @jsulm
                          There are only Android versions.

                          Yes, I used the offline file. A bad choice probably! :(
                          Should uninstall this one a use the online installer this time?

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                          • J J.Hilk
                            10 Dec 2018, 13:48

                            @tomy
                            you can check your installation folder

                            0_1544449609597_7cd79664-8aba-4a8d-bd48-466a10570563-image.png

                            besides your android installation should be a folder for mingw, if it isn't than you did not install it. If there is such a folder then QTC did not pick it up automatically and you may have to manual manage your kits

                            0_1544449696188_39af00e0-ca8e-4808-aec3-fe7c9d1faad0-image.png

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                            tomy
                            wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 14:03 last edited by
                            #16

                            @J.Hilk
                            No folder except for Android ones. I'm almost completely sure I checked the tick for MinGW. I even took a screen shot before installing - I don't know why but likely for this situation!

                            0_1544450632457_Capture.PNG

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                            • T tomy
                              10 Dec 2018, 14:03

                              @J.Hilk
                              No folder except for Android ones. I'm almost completely sure I checked the tick for MinGW. I even took a screen shot before installing - I don't know why but likely for this situation!

                              0_1544450632457_Capture.PNG

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                              jsulm
                              Lifetime Qt Champion
                              wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 14:07 last edited by
                              #17

                              @tomy From this screen shot I don't see whether you checked Qt for MinGW.
                              I would uninstall and use online installer, so next time you can use Qt Maintenance Tool to update or add/remove Qt versions.

                              https://forum.qt.io/topic/113070/qt-code-of-conduct

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                              • J jsulm
                                10 Dec 2018, 14:07

                                @tomy From this screen shot I don't see whether you checked Qt for MinGW.
                                I would uninstall and use online installer, so next time you can use Qt Maintenance Tool to update or add/remove Qt versions.

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                                tomy
                                wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 14:27 last edited by tomy 12 Oct 2018, 14:28
                                #18

                                @jsulm
                                OK I go for uninstalling and reinstalling using the online method.
                                But, doesn't the check for MinGW 5.3.0 in the very bottom, mean the Desktop kit you meant?

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                                • T tomy
                                  10 Dec 2018, 14:27

                                  @jsulm
                                  OK I go for uninstalling and reinstalling using the online method.
                                  But, doesn't the check for MinGW 5.3.0 in the very bottom, mean the Desktop kit you meant?

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                                  mrjj
                                  Lifetime Qt Champion
                                  wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 14:37 last edited by
                                  #19

                                  @tomy
                                  Hi
                                  The one in bottom is the actual compiler.

                                  The one KazuoAsano shows in his shot is
                                  a precompiled Qt version/binary for that compiler.

                                  Just select the mingw Qt version higher up and it will select the right compiler to
                                  install also.

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                                  • M mrjj
                                    10 Dec 2018, 14:37

                                    @tomy
                                    Hi
                                    The one in bottom is the actual compiler.

                                    The one KazuoAsano shows in his shot is
                                    a precompiled Qt version/binary for that compiler.

                                    Just select the mingw Qt version higher up and it will select the right compiler to
                                    install also.

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                                    tomy
                                    wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 14:41 last edited by
                                    #20

                                    @mrjj
                                    Hi and thank you.
                                    I uninstalled the prior version and selected the following items on the wizard for the new Qt using the online installer.
                                    Please if possible check whether or not correct boxes have been checked. :)

                                    0_1544452889676_1.PNG

                                    0_1544452900971_2.PNG

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                                    • T tomy
                                      10 Dec 2018, 14:41

                                      @mrjj
                                      Hi and thank you.
                                      I uninstalled the prior version and selected the following items on the wizard for the new Qt using the online installer.
                                      Please if possible check whether or not correct boxes have been checked. :)

                                      0_1544452889676_1.PNG

                                      0_1544452900971_2.PNG

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                                      Lifetime Qt Champion
                                      wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 14:45 last edited by mrjj 12 Oct 2018, 14:46
                                      #21

                                      @tomy
                                      Hi did you manually select the mingGW 5.3 ( below)?
                                      I wonder as the Qt bin mingw you checked higher up
                                      is for mingw 7.3

                                      also, you do have visual studio installed already, correct ?

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                                      • M mrjj
                                        10 Dec 2018, 14:45

                                        @tomy
                                        Hi did you manually select the mingGW 5.3 ( below)?
                                        I wonder as the Qt bin mingw you checked higher up
                                        is for mingw 7.3

                                        also, you do have visual studio installed already, correct ?

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                                        tomy
                                        wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 14:56 last edited by
                                        #22

                                        @mrjj

                                        Hi did you manually select the mingGW 5.3 ( below)?

                                        Hi,
                                        Yes.

                                        I wonder as the Qt bin mingw you checked higher up
                                        is for mingw 7.3

                                        I dont' know them well; I just tried to select the latest kits for Windows and android platforms

                                        also, you do have visual studio installed already, correct ?

                                        Yes.

                                        Now shall I start please?

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                                        • T tomy
                                          10 Dec 2018, 14:56

                                          @mrjj

                                          Hi did you manually select the mingGW 5.3 ( below)?

                                          Hi,
                                          Yes.

                                          I wonder as the Qt bin mingw you checked higher up
                                          is for mingw 7.3

                                          I dont' know them well; I just tried to select the latest kits for Windows and android platforms

                                          also, you do have visual studio installed already, correct ?

                                          Yes.

                                          Now shall I start please?

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                                          mrjj
                                          Lifetime Qt Champion
                                          wrote on 10 Dec 2018, 15:06 last edited by
                                          #23

                                          @tomy
                                          Im pretty sure u need mingw 7.3.0 64 bit compiler which it normally selects for you.
                                          do you need the 5.3 version for anything ?

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