Simplified Installation

After selecting the simplified installation option, the installation will start automatically. The user can watch the progress of the installation on the progress bar with regular messages popping out in the corner, informing the user about currently installed components.

Installation progress

For more detailed information about the installation process, user can open the installation log window by clicking on the “Installation log” button. The frame with the logs is scrollable and can be closed by clicking again on the button.

Installation log

The installation will finish with a success message and the ESP-IDF environment will be ready to use.

Installation success

In case of any issues during the installation process, the user can consult the installation log for more information, where the reason for the failure can be found.

In that case the user can try to re-run the installation process clicking on the “Try again” button (usually after he resolves the issue manually) or try to switch to the advanced installation option by clicking on the “Expert mode” button.

Instalation Failure

For troubleshooting and more information about the installation process, there is an added button in the bottom right corner of the installation window. Clicking on the “Logs folder” button will open the window with the installation log files. This button is available on any screen of the installation process.

Logs folder