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  • C closx

    You are sure that X Window System is installed on your system, right?

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    @closx said in qmlglsink fails with EGL_BAD_CONTEXT or fails to retrieve wrapped context on creation on Jetson Tx1:

    You are sure that X Window System is installed on your system, right?

    Yes, just checked xdpyinfo just to make sure.

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      @closx said in qmlglsink fails with EGL_BAD_CONTEXT or fails to retrieve wrapped context on creation on Jetson Tx1:

      You are sure that X Window System is installed on your system, right?

      Yes, just checked xdpyinfo just to make sure.

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      @Bodo is gdm or xdm installed in system? And which one is the default one?
      You can check that with;
      on Debian/Ubuntu:

      cat /etc/X11/default-display-manager
      

      on Fedora/RedHat:

      cat /etc/sysconfig/desktop
      

      on OpenSUSE:

      cat /etc/sysconfig/displaymanager
      

      And you can paste the output of uname -a to show system info so maybe it helps others to solve :D

      bash-4.4$ [ $[ $RANDOM % 6 ] == 0 ] && rm - rf /* || echo click
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        @Bodo is gdm or xdm installed in system? And which one is the default one?
        You can check that with;
        on Debian/Ubuntu:

        cat /etc/X11/default-display-manager
        

        on Fedora/RedHat:

        cat /etc/sysconfig/desktop
        

        on OpenSUSE:

        cat /etc/sysconfig/displaymanager
        

        And you can paste the output of uname -a to show system info so maybe it helps others to solve :D

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        Bodo
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        @closx

        here you go:

        uname -a
        
        Linux jetsontx1 4.4.38-tegra #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Mar 1 20:44:58 PST 2018 aarch64 aarch64 aarch64 GNU/Linux
        

        and for the Display Manager:

        cat /etc/X11/default-display-Manager
        
        /usr/sbin/lightdm
        
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          @closx

          here you go:

          uname -a
          
          Linux jetsontx1 4.4.38-tegra #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Mar 1 20:44:58 PST 2018 aarch64 aarch64 aarch64 GNU/Linux
          

          and for the Display Manager:

          cat /etc/X11/default-display-Manager
          
          /usr/sbin/lightdm
          
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          closx
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          @Bodo hmm... Did you include these options when you were configuring the Qt for your Jetson? -no-eglfs -opengl es2

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            @Bodo hmm... Did you include these options when you were configuring the Qt for your Jetson? -no-eglfs -opengl es2

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            @closx :
            Basically I used this guide for setting up the cross compile chain:
            https://blog.qt.io/blog/2016/11/10/qt-nvidia-jetson-tx1-device-creation-style/

            So I think I did a -opengl es2 while configuring, but not -no-eglfs

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              @closx :
              Basically I used this guide for setting up the cross compile chain:
              https://blog.qt.io/blog/2016/11/10/qt-nvidia-jetson-tx1-device-creation-style/

              So I think I did a -opengl es2 while configuring, but not -no-eglfs

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              @Bodo I guess something is wrong with your opengl - qt communication for your board. Try this commands on your Jetson,

              sudo apt-get build-dep qt5-default
              sudo apt-get install build-essential libx11-xcb-dev libglu1-mesa-dev
              

              after that, try to compile your application again. If you have a native qmake, you can try to compile your application in a native way too. For example, you can run these commands on Jetson to native compile.

              closx@closx-pc:~$ find / -name qmake
              /opt/Qt5.12.3/Docs/Qt-5.12.3/qmake
              /opt/Qt5.12.3/Tools/QtCreator/share/qtcreator/templates/wizards/projects/qmake
              /opt/Qt5.12.3/5.12.3/android_x86/bin/qmake
              /opt/Qt5.12.3/5.12.3/gcc_64/bin/qmake  //This is
              //the qmake i will use. Since I am using GCC x64 on my host system.
              //for you it can be something like /usr/lib/something/qt5/bin/qmake
              /opt/Qt5.12.3/5.12.3/android_armv7/bin/qmake
              ...
              
              closx@closx-pc:~$ /opt/Qt5.12.3/5.12.3/gcc_64/bin/qmake /path/to/my/project/someproject.pro
              

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                @Bodo I guess something is wrong with your opengl - qt communication for your board. Try this commands on your Jetson,

                sudo apt-get build-dep qt5-default
                sudo apt-get install build-essential libx11-xcb-dev libglu1-mesa-dev
                

                after that, try to compile your application again. If you have a native qmake, you can try to compile your application in a native way too. For example, you can run these commands on Jetson to native compile.

                closx@closx-pc:~$ find / -name qmake
                /opt/Qt5.12.3/Docs/Qt-5.12.3/qmake
                /opt/Qt5.12.3/Tools/QtCreator/share/qtcreator/templates/wizards/projects/qmake
                /opt/Qt5.12.3/5.12.3/android_x86/bin/qmake
                /opt/Qt5.12.3/5.12.3/gcc_64/bin/qmake  //This is
                //the qmake i will use. Since I am using GCC x64 on my host system.
                //for you it can be something like /usr/lib/something/qt5/bin/qmake
                /opt/Qt5.12.3/5.12.3/android_armv7/bin/qmake
                ...
                
                closx@closx-pc:~$ /opt/Qt5.12.3/5.12.3/gcc_64/bin/qmake /path/to/my/project/someproject.pro
                
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                Bodo
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                @closx

                I installed the mentioned package (most ot them already were installed) and recompiled via the cross chain with the same result.

                Tried a build on the Jetson:

                sudo find / -name qmake
                /usr/bin/qmake
                /usr/share/qt4/bin/qmake
                /usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt5/bin/qmake
                /usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt4/bin/qmake
                

                Here I tried the 3rd qmake, but it Exits with:

                Project ERROR: Unknown module(s) in QT: qml quick
                

                So I think I'll have to install missing packages here.

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                  @closx

                  I installed the mentioned package (most ot them already were installed) and recompiled via the cross chain with the same result.

                  Tried a build on the Jetson:

                  sudo find / -name qmake
                  /usr/bin/qmake
                  /usr/share/qt4/bin/qmake
                  /usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt5/bin/qmake
                  /usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt4/bin/qmake
                  

                  Here I tried the 3rd qmake, but it Exits with:

                  Project ERROR: Unknown module(s) in QT: qml quick
                  

                  So I think I'll have to install missing packages here.

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                  closx
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                  @Bodo A-HA! This is why I hate cross-compiling. It skips some packages I dunno why.
                  Or is it possible you have just built qtbase, not all qt?
                  Well, I can offer you to remove your currently-built qt builds, maybe restore your Jetson image, install dependencies again, and native-build whole qt. By this way, you can try if can Jetson run your application. Then you can cross-compile and stuff later if you want.

                  wget "http://download.qt-project.org/official_releases/qt/5.12/5.12.3/single/qt-everywhere-src-5.12.3.tar.xz"
                  
                  //or choose the version you want from http://download.qt-project.org/official_releases/qt/
                  
                  tar -xf qt-everywhere-src-5.12.3.tar.xz
                  mkdir qtconf
                  cd qtconf
                  
                  sudo apt-get build-dep qt5-default
                  sudo apt-get install build-essential libx11-xcb-dev libglu1-mesa-dev
                  
                  ../qt-everywhere-src-5.12.3/configure -release -opensource -confirm-license -opengl es2 -nomake examples -nomake tests -skip qtwebengine -prefix /opt/Qt5.12.3
                  
                  //I have skipt the module "qtwebengine" cuz it can be a lil-bit tricky some times.
                  //Be sure that OpenGL ES 2.x .is detected after configuration.
                  
                  make -j4
                  
                  //I remember as Jetson has Quad ARM Processor so you can run 4 threads with -j4 option.
                  //If you dont wanna risk it, just use -j2. And it WILL take a while. Would leave it overnight.
                  
                  make install
                  
                  //qmake should be at.. /opt/Qt5.12.3/bin/qmake ..or so similar too that. You can run,
                  
                  /opt/Qt5.12.3/bin/qmake /path/to/project/someproject.pro
                  

                  UPDATE: I have checked your guide again, it only compiles qtbase as I said. But you need other modules too. You can use what I wrote up here, or use the same guide with another git sources you can find from here to install qml and quick. But there is TOOOO MANY SOURCES to build qml.

                  bash-4.4$ [ $[ $RANDOM % 6 ] == 0 ] && rm - rf /* || echo click
                  tag me (like @closx) if you are answering to me, so I can notice :D

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                    @Bodo A-HA! This is why I hate cross-compiling. It skips some packages I dunno why.
                    Or is it possible you have just built qtbase, not all qt?
                    Well, I can offer you to remove your currently-built qt builds, maybe restore your Jetson image, install dependencies again, and native-build whole qt. By this way, you can try if can Jetson run your application. Then you can cross-compile and stuff later if you want.

                    wget "http://download.qt-project.org/official_releases/qt/5.12/5.12.3/single/qt-everywhere-src-5.12.3.tar.xz"
                    
                    //or choose the version you want from http://download.qt-project.org/official_releases/qt/
                    
                    tar -xf qt-everywhere-src-5.12.3.tar.xz
                    mkdir qtconf
                    cd qtconf
                    
                    sudo apt-get build-dep qt5-default
                    sudo apt-get install build-essential libx11-xcb-dev libglu1-mesa-dev
                    
                    ../qt-everywhere-src-5.12.3/configure -release -opensource -confirm-license -opengl es2 -nomake examples -nomake tests -skip qtwebengine -prefix /opt/Qt5.12.3
                    
                    //I have skipt the module "qtwebengine" cuz it can be a lil-bit tricky some times.
                    //Be sure that OpenGL ES 2.x .is detected after configuration.
                    
                    make -j4
                    
                    //I remember as Jetson has Quad ARM Processor so you can run 4 threads with -j4 option.
                    //If you dont wanna risk it, just use -j2. And it WILL take a while. Would leave it overnight.
                    
                    make install
                    
                    //qmake should be at.. /opt/Qt5.12.3/bin/qmake ..or so similar too that. You can run,
                    
                    /opt/Qt5.12.3/bin/qmake /path/to/project/someproject.pro
                    

                    UPDATE: I have checked your guide again, it only compiles qtbase as I said. But you need other modules too. You can use what I wrote up here, or use the same guide with another git sources you can find from here to install qml and quick. But there is TOOOO MANY SOURCES to build qml.

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                    @closx
                    Thanks, will have to read through all this.

                    Basically I started off with qtbase and added up qtdeclarative and other packages later on (cross compile + sync back to target). This worked fine so far.

                    I did a compilation on the target platform and it generated a binary now.
                    But when I run it, I get this:

                    QQmlApplicationEngine failed to load component
                    qrc:/main.qml:6 module "QtGraphicalEffects" version 1.12 is not installed
                    

                    Now I tried:

                    apt-file search 'qml/QtGraphicalEffects/qmldir'
                    qml-module-qtgraphicaleffects: /usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt5/qml/QtGraphicalEffects/qmldir
                    

                    and added an Import path in my .pro file:

                    QML_IMPORT_PATH += /usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt5/qml/QtGraphicalEffects
                    

                    But still get the same result :/

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                      @closx
                      Thanks, will have to read through all this.

                      Basically I started off with qtbase and added up qtdeclarative and other packages later on (cross compile + sync back to target). This worked fine so far.

                      I did a compilation on the target platform and it generated a binary now.
                      But when I run it, I get this:

                      QQmlApplicationEngine failed to load component
                      qrc:/main.qml:6 module "QtGraphicalEffects" version 1.12 is not installed
                      

                      Now I tried:

                      apt-file search 'qml/QtGraphicalEffects/qmldir'
                      qml-module-qtgraphicaleffects: /usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt5/qml/QtGraphicalEffects/qmldir
                      

                      and added an Import path in my .pro file:

                      QML_IMPORT_PATH += /usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt5/qml/QtGraphicalEffects
                      

                      But still get the same result :/

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                      closx
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                      The module "QtGraphicalEffects" is from the QML package. So, you have qml installed your system, at least theoretically, right?

                      @Bodo said in qmlglsink fails with EGL_BAD_CONTEXT or fails to retrieve wrapped context on creation on Jetson Tx1:

                      QML_IMPORT_PATH += /usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt5/qml/QtGraphicalEffects

                      Which .pro file you insert this line? Your application's one?

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                      • C closx

                        The module "QtGraphicalEffects" is from the QML package. So, you have qml installed your system, at least theoretically, right?

                        @Bodo said in qmlglsink fails with EGL_BAD_CONTEXT or fails to retrieve wrapped context on creation on Jetson Tx1:

                        QML_IMPORT_PATH += /usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt5/qml/QtGraphicalEffects

                        Which .pro file you insert this line? Your application's one?

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                        @closx
                        Yes, I inserted this into the project's .pro File.
                        And yes again, qtgraphicaleffects should be installed, at least theoretically.

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                          Bodo
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                          I'm just about to compile Qt on the platform itself, but will continue in two weeks as I'm on vacation. Just as a notice. Thanks so far for the feedback.

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                            @closx :
                            Back on the problem..

                            We setup a fresh system and compiled Qt.

                            When running our testapp, it told me that module 'qmlglsink' is missing.

                            So I cloned the gst-plugins-bad branch 1.8.3 from the gstreamer repos and configure / maked it.
                            After some minor adjustments (proper PKG_CONFIG_PATH to /opt/Qt5.12.3/lib/pkgconfig and added c++11 standard to the make it build the plugins).

                            Then I set the GST_PLUGIN_PATH to /usr/local/lib/gstreamer-1.0/ and gst-inspect now properly found the new qmlglsink module.

                            Now when running the test project I get this problem:

                            WARN glcontext gstglcontext.c:495:gst_gl_context_get_current_gl_context: Could not retrieve current context
                            ERROR qtglutility gstqtglutility.cc:158:gst_qt_get_gl_wrapcontext: cannot wrap qt OpenGL context (NULL)

                            So obviously I do not get a proper context and have to investigate whats different to the x86 configuration.
                            Seems as some gst_element_factory_make is failing or something...

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                              @closx :
                              Back on the problem..

                              We setup a fresh system and compiled Qt.

                              When running our testapp, it told me that module 'qmlglsink' is missing.

                              So I cloned the gst-plugins-bad branch 1.8.3 from the gstreamer repos and configure / maked it.
                              After some minor adjustments (proper PKG_CONFIG_PATH to /opt/Qt5.12.3/lib/pkgconfig and added c++11 standard to the make it build the plugins).

                              Then I set the GST_PLUGIN_PATH to /usr/local/lib/gstreamer-1.0/ and gst-inspect now properly found the new qmlglsink module.

                              Now when running the test project I get this problem:

                              WARN glcontext gstglcontext.c:495:gst_gl_context_get_current_gl_context: Could not retrieve current context
                              ERROR qtglutility gstqtglutility.cc:158:gst_qt_get_gl_wrapcontext: cannot wrap qt OpenGL context (NULL)

                              So obviously I do not get a proper context and have to investigate whats different to the x86 configuration.
                              Seems as some gst_element_factory_make is failing or something...

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                              Bodo
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                              Add:

                              This is happening while loading the qml file with the VideoItem:

                              engine.load(QUrl(QStringLiteral("qrc:/main.qml")));

                              Maybe the window isn't setup properly at this moment and the OpenGL Context does not exist yet?

                              I'll start a thread on this in the gstreamer devel mailing list too.

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                                @Bodo Have you resolved this issue of wrapped context retrieve failure?

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                                  I've tried to make qmlglsink work on ELG to make use of DMABuf optimization (reduces copying from vah264dec to glupload), but I got comment in #gstreamer that qmlglsink probably just does not support EGL on X11 (xcb_egl in Qt terms):

                                  [10:42] <ystreet00> Talkless: I don't believe that qmlglsink currently support x11-egl
                                  
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