eSim Standalone Tool Manager for Windows

This Tool Manager allows you to manage, install, and update essential tools such as Ngspice, KiCad, GHDL, and more for eSim on Windows.

1. Download and Install eSim

1. Download eSim from the official website:

   https://esim.fossee.in/downloads

2. Run the Windows installer and complete the installation.

3. By default, eSim will be installed at: C:\FOSSEE

2. Set Up Tool Manager

1. Download the Tool Manager ZIP package.

2. Extract it into the C:\FOSSEE directory, alongside:

• eSim

• KiCad

• MSYS

• nghdl-simulator

Your folder structure should look like this:

eSim, KiCad, MSYS, nghdl-simulator and Tool-Manager folders under the C:\FOSSEE.

3. Run Tool Manager

1. Open a terminal (Command Prompt or PowerShell).

2. Navigate to the Tool Manager directory:

cd C:\FOSSEE\Tool-Manager

3. Run the following command:

python main.py

Use the GUI to view, install, or update tools as needed.

4. Manual Package Download (If Automated Download Fails)

If automatic package downloads fail, you can manually download the necessary packages and

place them in the appropriate folder.

Download Links & Saved Filename

ghdl-v4.1.0.pkg.tar.zst

ghdl-v4.0.0.pkg.tar.zst

ghdl-v3.0.0.pkg.tar.zst

kicad-7.0.11.exe

kicad-8.0.9.exe

Place all downloaded files in the appropriate folder, such as:

C:\FOSSEE\Tool-Manager\packages\

--- # Windows Tool Manager Standalone

Running the Project

To run the Windows Tool Manager Standalone, follow the instructions below:

1. Download or Clone the Repository

You can either download the ZIP file of the project repository or clone the repository.

• To download the ZIP file:

  1. Go to the Windows Tool Manager Standalone GitHub Repository.

  2. Click on the Code button and select Download ZIP.

• To clone the repository:

  1. Open a terminal and use the following command:

     git clone https://github.com/Autumn-21/Windows_Tool_Manager_Standalone.git
     

2. Unzip the ZIP File (if downloaded as ZIP)

If you downloaded the ZIP file, unzip it in your desired directory.

For Windows, you can right-click the ZIP file and choose Extract All... or use a tool like 7-Zip.

3. Navigate to the Project Directory

Once you have downloaded or cloned the repository, open a terminal (Command Prompt or PowerShell) and navigate to the project directory:

cd Windows_Tool_Manager_Standalone

4. Run the Package Manager

In the project directory, run the following command to start the Windows Tool Manager:

python main.py

5. Use the Package Manager

After running the command, the package manager will start, and you can interact with it as needed.

eSim Integrated Tool Manager for Windows

This Tool Manager allows you to manage, install, and update essential tools such as Ngspice, KiCad, GHDL, and more for eSim on Windows.

1. Download and Install eSim

1. Download eSim from the official website:
   https://esim.fossee.in/downloads

2. Run the Windows installer and complete the installation.

3. By default, eSim will be installed at: C:\FOSSEE

2. Set Up Tool Manager

1. Download the Tool Manager ZIP package.

2. Extract it into the C:\FOSSEE directory, alongside:

• eSim
• KiCad
• MSYS
• nghdl-simulator

Your folder structure should look like this:
eSim, KiCad, MSYS, nghdl-simulator and Tool-Manager folders under the C:\FOSSEE.

3. Run Tool Manager

1. Open a terminal (Command Prompt or PowerShell).

2. Navigate to the Tool Manager directory:

cd C:\FOSSEE\Tool-Manager

3. Run the following command:

python main.py

Use the GUI to view, install, or update tools as needed.

4. Manual Package Download (If Automated Download Fails)

If automatic package downloads fail, you can manually download the necessary packages and
place them in the appropriate folder.

Download Links & Saved Filename

ghdl-v4.1.0.pkg.tar.zst

ghdl-v4.0.0.pkg.tar.zst

ghdl-v3.0.0.pkg.tar.zst

kicad-7.0.11.exe

kicad-8.0.9.exe

Place all downloaded files in the appropriate folder, such as:

C:\FOSSEE\Tool-Manager\packages\