User Guide - CoreTrace Qt IDE

Introduction

Welcome to the CoreTrace Qt IDE user guide. This document will help you get started with the application and discover all its features.

Installation

Prerequisites

Before installing CoreTrace Qt IDE, make sure your system has the following components:

• Qt 6.x
• CMake 3.16 or higher
• C++17 compatible compiler
• Git

Installation Procedure

Linux/macOS

Follow these steps to install CoreTrace Qt IDE on Linux or macOS:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/coretrace-qt.git
   cd coretrace-qt

2. Make the build script executable:

   chmod +x build.sh

3. Run the build script:

   ./build.sh

Windows

For Windows builds, we recommend using MXE (MinGW-w64 Cross Compiler) to create a standalone executable:

1. Install MXE by following their installation guide
2. Use the provided Makefile:

   make -f Makefile.windows

User Interface

The CoreTrace Qt IDE interface is designed to be intuitive and efficient. It consists of the following elements:

Main View

The main view is divided into several areas:

• File Explorer - Allows navigation through project files.
• Code Editor - Main area for viewing and modifying source code.
• Output Panel - Displays messages, errors, and application results.
• Audit Results View - Presents trace analysis results.

Project Management

CoreTrace Qt IDE offers comprehensive features for project management.

Creating a Project

To create a new project:

1. Click on "File > New Project" in the menu bar.
2. Select the type of project you want to create.
3. Define the location and name of the project.
4. Configure the options specific to the chosen project type.
5. Click on "Create" to generate the project structure.

Opening a Project

To open an existing project:

1. Click on "File > Open Project" in the menu bar.
2. Navigate to the project folder.
3. Select the project file and click "Open".

Trace Analysis

Trace analysis is one of the main features of CoreTrace Qt IDE.

Importing Traces

To import traces for analysis:

1. Open your project in the IDE.
2. Click on "Tools > Import Traces" in the menu bar.
3. Select the trace files to import.
4. Configure import options if necessary.
5. Click on "Import" to load the traces into the project.

Viewing Results

Once the traces are analyzed, the results are displayed in the audit results view, where you can explore various metrics and information gathered.