2.1. Installing the RTI Connext Cert Package

RTI Connext Cert is provided in two RTI target package files (.rtipkg):

  • rti_connext_dds_cert-<version>-host.rtipkg

  • rti_connext_dds_cert-<version>-target-<architecture>.rtipkg

You must first install RTI Connext Professional 7.3.0 before installing Connext Cert packages. To install the Connext Cert packages:

  1. Open the RTI Launcher for Connext Professional 7.3.0.

  2. Navigate to the Configuration tab.

  3. Select Install RTI Packages.

  4. In the popup window, click on the + icon and add both .rtipkg files to the installation queue.

  5. Select Install.

Once installed, you will find a directory called rti_connext_dds_cert-<version> in the Connext Professional installation directory.

Note

A Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is needed to run the IDL compiler rtiddsgen. By default, Connext Cert will use the JRE that is already included in the Connext Drive or Connext Professional installation where Connext Cert is installed.

If you prefer a different JRE, you must set the environment variable JREHOME to the path of the specified JRE.

Warning

RTI strongly recommends that you copy the Connext Cert installation directory outside of the Connext Professional installation. It may not be desirable to build Connext Cert libraries inside the Connext Professional directory due to patches, lack of write access, or other factors.