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--- vb:run_webhmi_as_virtual_machine [2024/04/04 12:14] – [Run Virtual Box WebHMI image] emozolyak
+++ vb:run_webhmi_as_virtual_machine [2024/04/05 08:33] (current) – emozolyak
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 It is possible to run WebHMI as virtual machine (VM).
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 **Prerequisites** - You must have [[https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads|VirtualBox]] installed on your computer to be able run this VM. VirtualBox Extension Pack is **required** as well if you want to use USB serial adapters (RS-232 or RS-485) inside VM.
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 The steps required are as follows:
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   - [[#downloading_the_image|Download the image]]
   - [[#add_the_image_to_your_virtual_machines|Add it to your virtual machines]]
-  - Setup network
+  - [[#network_setup|Setup network]]
-  - Setup serial ports, if necessary
+  - [[#running_vm|Run the VM]]
-  - Run the VM
+  - [[#adding_serial_ports_to_vm|Setup serial ports (if necessary)]]
 You can also export your machine to other virtualization systems like VMware, Proxmox, etc.
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 You can download VirtualBox image at [[https://level2.webhmi.com.ua/apps/downloads/list| Level2 system]].
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 ===== Add the image to your virtual machines =====
-Once image was downloaded, extract archive to desired destination and open **WebHMI.vbox** file with VirtualBox.
+Once image was downloaded, extract archive to desired destination and double click the image configuration file for auto-install.
-Double click the image configuration file for auto-install.
 {{:vb:install:vbox-machine-definition.png?direct|}}
-This is how it looks on Linux systems:
+After this WebHMI VM will be in your system.
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+{{:vb:install:webhmi-vm-in-your-vbox.png?direct&688|}}
-This will run VirtualBox and add WebHMI virtual machine into it.
+===== Network setup =====
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+Upon installation, there will be one network adapter in the virtual machine with static IP address of 192.168.1.1 bound to one of your PC's network adapters (bridge mode).
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+If your PC network differs from 192.168.1.0 network, you won't be able to connect to your virtual machine yet, becuase adapter's IP is set inside the VM.
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-===== Network setup =====
+Enter setting and make neccessary network changes accordingly.
-Upon installation, there will be one network adapter in the virutal machine with static IP address of 192.168.1.1 bound to one of your PC's network adapters. If your PC network differs from 192.168.1.0 network, you won't be able to connect to your virtual machine yet.
+{{ network:vm-3.jpg?nolink&800 |}}
-Also you might need to select correct network adapter on **Network->Adapter 1** tab.
+Select the PC's network adapter on **Network->Adapter 1** tab you want to share with VM's network #1 adapter.
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+Also we reccomend add another **Adapter #2** to your VM in the //virtual host adapter mode// to be able to connect to VM for sure. Please refer to this [[#create_virtual_network|section]]
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+===== Running VM =====
 Close settings window and click **Start** button.
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-====== Adding serial ports to the virtual image ======
+====== Adding serial ports to VM ======
 ===== Windows 10 host system =====
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-Select your serial device in the connection properties, as shown below:
+Inside WebHMI project, select your serial device in the connection properties, as shown below:
+{{ :vb:install:vm-select-usb-uart.png?direct&600 |}}
-{{network:addting_xtra_ports.png}}
 ====== Troubleshooting ======