External dependencies

In this section we list the dependencies of the libraries composing the eProsima Micro XRCE-DDS suite.

eProsima Micro XRCE-DDS Client

The eProsima Micro XRCE-DDS Client has no external dependencies.

eProsima Micro XRCE-DDS Agent

eProsima Fast DDS

The eProsima Micro XRCE-DDS Agent requires eProsima Fast DDS to work. If eProsima Fast DDS is already installed in the system, the Agent will look for it and use it. Otherwise, it will be automatically downloaded together with the Agent application.

If willing to install eProsima Fast DDS, follow the instructions provided in the installation guide of the eProsima Fast DDS documentation.

eProsima Micro XRCE-DDS Gen

In order to compile the code generation tool Micro XRCE-DDS Gen, the following packages need to be installed in the system.

Java JDK

The JDK is a development environment for building applications and components using the Java language. Download and install it following the steps provided in the Oracle website.

Gradle

Gradle is an open-source build automation tool, version 7.0 or higher is required. Download and install it following the steps provided in the Gradle website.

Windows

Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 or greater

eProsima Micro XRCE-DDS is supported on Windows over the Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 or greater frameworks.