Getting Started

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In this section we will guide you step-by-step to help you getting started with Tango-Controls.

First steps

Some first steps might include:

• Reading through the Overview section will provide you with the basic information on Tango Controls. It will help you understand some of the key concepts behind Tango Controls.

• Start with either a preconfigured virtual machine or try installing a basic Tango controls set up on your own computer - see trying Tango Controls .

• Installing Tango Controls on your own system following instructions from the Installation guides .

• Start connecting your devices to Tango Controls :

  • browse the Device Classes Catalogue to find device servers for your equipment

  • read how to start a device server

  • or read Write your first C++ TANGO device class and follow a guide How to write your device class if your device is not yet supported by any existing device server.

• Writing your first client following instruction from Write your first Tango client.

• Learn how to use some of the tools provided in Tango:

  • Jive

  • ATKPanel

  • Astor

  • JDraw

  • Pogo

• Explore the content of the Tango Controls web page

Specific how to guides

How to:

• How to try Tango Controls
• Use the end-user applications
• Start a device server
• Configure properties on a new device