2.1. Installing the RTI Connext Micro Packages

Note

Connext Micro 4.1.0 is distributed differently from earlier releases. Specifically, only the platform source code is included instead of the full source. Refer to the Overview of the Target Bundle for more details.

RTI Connext Micro is provided in the following RTI package files (.rtipkg):

  • rti_connext_dds_micro-<version>-host.rtipkg

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

You must first install RTI Connext Professional 7.3.0 before installing Connext Micro 4.1.0 packages. To install the Connext Micro 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_micro-<version> in the Connext Professional installation directory.

Note

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

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

Warning

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