having multiple versions and an updated apt package?

pgiovanni

So I ran into an issue where I downloaded multiple versions from the online installer. The program would crash as soon as I opened it. I ha to look into some bug reports to realize it cant run with multiple versions installed.
Is there a reason why you're not allowed to have multiple versions of qt installed?

Also, I'm not sure if this synaptic package allows for custom installation or has the latest version of QT Creator.

VRonin

@pgiovanni said in having multiple versions and an updated apt package?:

Is there a reason why you're not allowed to have multiple versions of qt installed?

No because you are. I have 2 versions installed myself. What OS are you on?

downloaded multiple versions from the online installer

Usually unnecessary unless you need an ancient version of Qt

JoeCFD

it will be better to install different versions under /opt/Qt5 or /opt/Qt6 whatever and set qt bin and lib paths in your bash. In this way, you can install as many as you need. You simply switch them in bash. I have three Qt versions in my machine.

SGaist

Hi,

You are mentioning multiple installer. Does the crash occur with the installer ? If so, it might just be a question of missing something with regard to it.

You can install as many Qt versions you want in parallel. The installer supports that very well.

pgiovanni

No because you are. I have 2 versions installed myself. What OS are you on? @VRonin

I'm on linux mint 20.2.

Does the crash occur with the installer? @SGaist

it occurred after removing the ~/Qt directory and possibly some other directories. Qtcreator crashed every time I would open it with ConnectionServer error: "QLocalSocket: Remote closed" "/tmp/QtCreator-KWIFlC/ClangBackEnd-2152783" I was attempting to reinstall so I could use the QtCharts library. Qtcreator is now working after using the online installer and only installing version 6.2.1 along with no other versions.