Installation and Updates#

This section describes how to install GTlab and its components, including the optional Python module. The installation process is supported on Windows and Linux systems.

System Requirements#

Before installing GTlab, ensure that your system meets the following minimum requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or newer, or a recent Debian-based Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Linux-Mint)

  • Processor: Multi-core CPU, 2 GHz or faster

  • Memory: At least 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for large projects)

  • Disk Space: 1 GB for the core installation, plus additional space for additional modules and project data

  • Python (optional): Python 3.9 (required if the Python module is used)

Obtaining GTlab#

  • The community version of GTlab can be downloaded from https://gtlab.de.

  • For the DLR internal version, which includes additional modules, or if you require licensed modules, please contact: gtlab-support@dlr.de.

Installation Steps#

1. Download the Installer for your system from https://gtlab.de/pages/download.html .

2. Run the Installer Launch the installation program and follow the on-screen instructions.

  1. Select Components Choose the desired components during installation:

    • GTlab Core Framework (mandatory)

    • Optional Modules such as IntelliGraph, or the GTlab Python Module

    Choose GTlab components and modules

4. Complete Installation Confirm your selections and finish the installation process.

Python Module (Optional)#

To enable Python scripting in GTlab, install the GTlab Python Module. For more details, see Scripting → Initial Setup.

Maintenance Tool#

The GTlab Maintenance Tool allows you to:

  • Add or remove modules after installation

  • Update GTlab to the latest version

  • Repair or modify existing installations

Silent Installation#

For automated deployments, GTlab supports silent installation using command-line parameters.

To e.g. install on windows to c:\tools\gtlab, type

gtlab-ce-installer-windows-x64.exe install de.dlr.gtlab.dev.stable.2.0 -t c:\tools\gtlab -c --al