Install Qt

Qt includes the components that is essential to run the KINGSTAR sample. You need to install Qt before you run the sample.

Qt is updated over time. In this guide we use the version 5.12.9.

  1. Qt offers both online and offline installers. We suggest you use the offline installer. Although the offline installer requires long time to download, the installation process is fast and won't be interrupted by any internet connection state.

    2. The offline installer can be downloaded at https://www.qt.io/offline-installers. In 5.12.x Offline Installers, click the link under Windows Host.

  2. After the download is completed, you'll get a file called qt-opensource-windows-x86-5.12.9.exe. Double-click the installer to start the Qt installation process. In the Qt 5.12.9 Setup dialog box, in the Welcome to the Qt 5.12.9 installer page, click Next.

  3. On the Qt Account – Your unified login to everything Qt page, you need to enter your Qt account information for the installation to proceed. If you don't have an account, you can create one at https://login.qt.io/register. When you're done, click Next.

  4. On the Qt Open Source Usage Obligations page, select the I have read and approve the obligations of using Open Source Qt check box and enter your company or business name. If you're using Qt for yourself, select the I am an individual person not using Qt for any company check box and click Next.

  5. On the Setup - Qt 5.12.9 page, click Next.

  6. On the Installation Folder page, choose the location you want to install Qt. You can accept the default installation path, or click Browse to choose a different location. When you are done, click Next.

  7. On the Select Components page, expand Qt 5.12.9 and select the MSVC 2017 64-bit check box. In Developer and Designer Tools, make sure the Qt Creator 4.12.2 CDB Debugger Support check box is selected. When you're done, click Next.

  8. On the License Agreement page, select I have read and agree to the terms contained in the license agreements. Click Next.

  9. On the Start Menu shortcuts page, enter a name to create a new directory on the Start menu, or use the default name. When you are done, click Next.

  10. On the Ready to Install page, click Install.

  11. After the installation is completed, click Next.

  12. On the Completing the Qt 5.12.9 Wizard page, click Finish.