From 035d8f270ca7ce565c8552d192e1b7a8e2741209 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:07:49 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/9] revert install location rolling --- source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst index 2dd301fe8e..044cedac8c 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst @@ -74,8 +74,10 @@ Install dependencies: Install ROS 2 ------------- -* Go to the releases page: https://github.com/ros2/ros2/releases -* Download the latest package for Windows, e.g., ``ros2-{DISTRO}-*-windows-release-amd64.zip``. +Binary releases of {DISTRO_TITLE_FULL} are not provided. +Instead you may download nightly :ref:`prerelease binaries `. + +* Download the latest package for Windows, e.g., ``ros2-package-windows-AMD64.zip``. .. note:: From 561a371ff68a4cb5904e3fa32af5716f26fca346 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:23:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/9] do everything in cmd prompt now --- source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst | 18 +++++++----------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst index 044cedac8c..303894a8ab 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Create a location for the ROS 2 installation This location will contain both the installed binary packages, plus the ROS 2 installation itself. -Start a powershell session (usually by clicking on the start menu, then typing ``powershell``). +Start a Command Prompt session (usually by clicking on the start menu, then typing ``Command Prompt``). Then create a directory to store the installation. Because of Windows path-length limitations, this should be as short as possible. @@ -52,18 +52,19 @@ ROS 2 uses `conda-forge `__ as a backend for packages, Install pixi ^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Continue using the previous powershell session, and use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi``. -Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the powershell session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. +Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either with the Windows Installer or using their terminal prompt in your opened command prompt terminal. + +Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the command prompt session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. Install dependencies ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Download the pixi configuration file in the existing powershell session: +Download the pixi configuration file in the existing command prompt session: .. code-block:: console $ cd C:\pixi_ws - $ irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ros2/ros2/refs/heads/{REPOS_FILE_BRANCH}/pixi.toml -OutFile pixi.toml + $ powershell irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ros2/ros2/refs/heads/{REPOS_FILE_BRANCH}/pixi.toml -OutFile pixi.toml Install dependencies: @@ -78,11 +79,6 @@ Binary releases of {DISTRO_TITLE_FULL} are not provided. Instead you may download nightly :ref:`prerelease binaries `. * Download the latest package for Windows, e.g., ``ros2-package-windows-AMD64.zip``. - -.. note:: - - There may be more than one binary download option which might cause the file name to differ. - * Unpack the zip file somewhere (we'll assume ``C:\pixi_ws\ros2-windows``). Install additional RMW implementations (optional) @@ -95,7 +91,7 @@ See the :doc:`guide <../How-To-Guides/Working-with-multiple-RMW-implementations> Setup environment ----------------- -Start a new Windows command prompt, which will be used in the examples. +Start a new Windows Command Prompt, which will be used in the examples. Source the pixi environment ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From c5b1b92fe1867c6c32df1517aac730a6b70b67d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:32:15 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/9] remove powershell from dev instructions too --- .../Windows-Development-Setup.rst | 27 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst b/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst index 0a2aa78b61..678315b2f8 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Create a location for the ROS 2 installation This location will contain both the installed binary packages, plus the ROS 2 installation itself. -Start a powershell session (usually by clicking on the start menu, then typing ``powershell``). +Start a Command Prompt session (usually by clicking on the start menu, then typing ``command prompt``). Then create a directory to store the installation. Because of Windows path-length limitations, this should be as short as possible. @@ -35,18 +35,18 @@ We'll use ``C:\dev`` for the rest of these instructions. .. code-block:: console - $ md C:\dev + $ mkdir C:\dev Increase the Windows maximum path length ---------------------------------------- By default, Windows is restricted to a maximum path length (MAX_PATH) of 260 characters. The ROS 2 build will use significantly longer path lengths, so we will increase that. -Using the powershell session you started above, run the following: +Using the session you started above, run the following: .. code-block:: console - $ New-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem" -Name "LongPathsEnabled" -Value 1 -PropertyType DWORD -Force + $ powershell New-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem" -Name "LongPathsEnabled" -Value 1 -PropertyType DWORD -Force You can read more about this limitation in `Microsoft's documentation `__. @@ -60,11 +60,11 @@ Install MSVC In order to compile the ROS 2 code, the MSVC compiler must be installed. Currently it is recommended to use MSVC 2019. -Continue using the previous powershell session, and run the following command to download it: +Continue using the previous session, and run the following command to download it: .. code-block:: console - $ irm https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vs_buildtools.exe -OutFile vs_buildtools_2019.exe + $ powershell irm https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vs_buildtools.exe -OutFile vs_buildtools_2019.exe Now install MSVC 2019: @@ -81,18 +81,23 @@ Install pixi ROS 2 uses `conda-forge `__ as a backend for packages, with `pixi `__ as the frontend. -Continue using the previous powershell session, and use the instructions from https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi``. -Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the powershell session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. +.. note:: + + The installation of conda-forge may trigger Windows Defender to treat it as a threat, but this can be safely ignored by clicking "More info" and "Run anyway". + +Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either with the Windows Installer or using their terminal prompt in your opened command prompt terminal. + +Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the command prompt session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. Install dependencies ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Download the pixi configuration file in the existing powershell session: +Download the pixi configuration file in the existing cmd session: .. code-block:: console $ cd C:\dev - $ irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ros2/ros2/refs/heads/{REPOS_FILE_BRANCH}/pixi.toml -OutFile pixi.toml + $ powershell irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ros2/ros2/refs/heads/{REPOS_FILE_BRANCH}/pixi.toml -OutFile pixi.toml Install dependencies: @@ -100,7 +105,7 @@ Install dependencies: $ pixi install -You should now close the powershell session, as the rest of the instructions will use the Windows command prompt. +You should now close the cmd session, as the rest of the instructions will use the Windows command prompt. Build ROS 2 ----------- From 79715d544f20f9e9d40dcff506ae129805363650 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:48:57 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/9] add installation script --- .../Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst | 33 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst index 303894a8ab..7a7dcf8621 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst @@ -56,30 +56,35 @@ Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either w Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the command prompt session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. -Install dependencies -^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Download the pixi configuration file in the existing command prompt session: +Install ROS 2 +------------- -.. code-block:: console +Binary releases of {DISTRO_TITLE_FULL} are not provided. +Instead you may download nightly :ref:`prerelease binaries `. - $ cd C:\pixi_ws - $ powershell irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ros2/ros2/refs/heads/{REPOS_FILE_BRANCH}/pixi.toml -OutFile pixi.toml +* Download the latest package for Windows, e.g., ``ros2-package-windows-AMD64.zip``. +* Unpack the zip file somewhere (we'll assume ``C:\pixi_ws\ros2-windows``). + + +Install Pixi dependencies +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Install dependencies: +Go to the folder where you unzipped the ROS 2 prereleased binaries and install the dependencies .. code-block:: console $ pixi install -Install ROS 2 -------------- +Run preinstall installation script +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Binary releases of {DISTRO_TITLE_FULL} are not provided. -Instead you may download nightly :ref:`prerelease binaries `. +Run the preinstall installation setup script to make sure that the zipped file are able to run in the current folder the ROS 2 binaries have been exctrated to: + +.. code-block:: console + + $ pixi run python preinstall_setup_windows.py -* Download the latest package for Windows, e.g., ``ros2-package-windows-AMD64.zip``. -* Unpack the zip file somewhere (we'll assume ``C:\pixi_ws\ros2-windows``). Install additional RMW implementations (optional) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ @@ -91,7 +96,7 @@ See the :doc:`guide <../How-To-Guides/Working-with-multiple-RMW-implementations> Setup environment ----------------- -Start a new Windows Command Prompt, which will be used in the examples. +In either the same Command Prompt terminal or a new one, you can source the ROS 2 environment Source the pixi environment ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From 7f5173a2b9f74d493d994da33602f6f7c112676e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:57:30 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 5/9] change pixi_ws/ros2-windows to /dev/distro --- .../Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst | 23 ++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst index 7a7dcf8621..87986e0acc 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst @@ -29,16 +29,11 @@ Start a Command Prompt session (usually by clicking on the start menu, then typi Then create a directory to store the installation. Because of Windows path-length limitations, this should be as short as possible. -We'll use ``C:\pixi_ws`` for the rest of these instructions. +We'll use ``C:\dev`` for the rest of these instructions. .. code-block:: console - $ md C:\pixi_ws - -.. note:: - - Note: the ROS 2 binary packages are currently not relocatable, which is being tracked in a `documentation issue `__. - Please use ``C:\pixi_ws`` in the interim. + $ md C:\dev Install prerequisites --------------------- @@ -64,7 +59,8 @@ Binary releases of {DISTRO_TITLE_FULL} are not provided. Instead you may download nightly :ref:`prerelease binaries `. * Download the latest package for Windows, e.g., ``ros2-package-windows-AMD64.zip``. -* Unpack the zip file somewhere (we'll assume ``C:\pixi_ws\ros2-windows``). +* Unpack the zip file somewhere on your system (we'll assume ``C:\dev\``). +* Change the name of the extracted folder to match the distro (we'll assume ``C:\dev\{DISTRO}``) Install Pixi dependencies @@ -73,7 +69,7 @@ Install Pixi dependencies Go to the folder where you unzipped the ROS 2 prereleased binaries and install the dependencies .. code-block:: console - + $ cd C:\dev\{DISTRO} $ pixi install Run preinstall installation script @@ -105,8 +101,7 @@ Source the pixi environment to set up dependencies: .. code-block:: console - $ cd C:\pixi_ws - $ pixi shell + $ cd C:\dev\{DISTRO} Source the ROS 2 environment ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ @@ -115,7 +110,7 @@ This is required in every command prompt you open to setup the ROS 2 workspace: .. code-block:: console - $ call C:\pixi_ws\ros2-windows\local_setup.bat + $ call C:\dev\{DISTRO}\local_setup.bat If you do not have RTI Connext DDS installed on your computer, it is normal to receive a warning that it is missing. @@ -134,7 +129,7 @@ Start another command shell and run a Python ``listener``\ : $ ros2 run demo_nodes_py listener -You should see the ``talker`` saying that it's ``Publishing`` messages and the ``listener`` saying ``I heard`` those messages. +You should see the ``talker`` saying that it is ``Publishing`` messages and the ``listener`` saying ``I heard`` those messages. This verifies both the C++ and Python APIs are working properly. Hooray! @@ -159,4 +154,4 @@ Uninstall .. code-block:: console - $ rmdir /s /q C:\pixi_ws + $ rmdir /s /q C:\dev\{DISTRO} From c9a7005112eb4756bad7364545fc624bc318fb35 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:14:38 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 6/9] consistency command prompt --- .../Windows-Development-Setup.rst | 20 +++++++++---------- .../Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst | 10 +++++----- 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst b/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst index 678315b2f8..37f0f2235d 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst @@ -85,9 +85,9 @@ ROS 2 uses `conda-forge `__ as a backend for packages, The installation of conda-forge may trigger Windows Defender to treat it as a threat, but this can be safely ignored by clicking "More info" and "Run anyway". -Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either with the Windows Installer or using their terminal prompt in your opened command prompt terminal. +Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either with the Windows Installer or using command line in your opened Command Prompt terminal. -Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the command prompt session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. +Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the Command Prompt session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. Install dependencies ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ @@ -105,17 +105,17 @@ Install dependencies: $ pixi install -You should now close the cmd session, as the rest of the instructions will use the Windows command prompt. +You should now close the cmd session, as the rest of the instructions will use the Windows Command Prompt. Build ROS 2 ----------- -Start a new Windows command prompt, which will be used for the build. +Start a new Windows Command Prompt, which will be used for the build. Source the MSVC compiler ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -This is required in the command prompt you'll use to compile ROS 2, but it is *not* required when running: +This is required in the Command Prompt you'll use to compile ROS 2, but it is *not* required when running: .. code-block:: console @@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ This is required in the command prompt you'll use to compile ROS 2, but it is *n Source the pixi environment ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -This is required in every command prompt you open to set up paths to the dependencies: +This is required in every Command Prompt you open to set up paths to the dependencies: .. code-block:: console @@ -178,12 +178,12 @@ To build the ``\{DISTRO}`` folder tree: Setup environment ----------------- -Start a new Windows command prompt, which will be used in the examples. +Start a new Windows Command Prompt, which will be used in the examples. Source the pixi environment ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -This is required in every command prompt you open to set up paths to the dependencies: +This is required in every Command Prompt you open to set up paths to the dependencies: .. code-block:: console @@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ This is required in every command prompt you open to set up paths to the depende Source the ROS 2 environment ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -This is required in every command prompt you open to setup the ROS 2 workspace: +This is required in every Command Prompt you open to setup the ROS 2 workspace: .. code-block:: console @@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ Then, run a C++ ``talker``\ : $ call install\local_setup.bat $ ros2 run demo_nodes_cpp talker -In a separate command prompt you can do the same, but instead run a Python ``listener``\ : +In a separate Command Prompt you can do the same, but instead run a Python ``listener``\ : .. code-block:: console diff --git a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst index 87986e0acc..c1a09528d8 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst @@ -47,9 +47,9 @@ ROS 2 uses `conda-forge `__ as a backend for packages, Install pixi ^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either with the Windows Installer or using their terminal prompt in your opened command prompt terminal. +Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either with the Windows Installer or using command line in your opened Command Prompt terminal. -Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the command prompt session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. +Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the Command Prompt session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. Install ROS 2 @@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Source the pixi environment to set up dependencies: Source the ROS 2 environment ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -This is required in every command prompt you open to setup the ROS 2 workspace: +This is required in every Command Prompt you open to setup the ROS 2 workspace: .. code-block:: console @@ -117,13 +117,13 @@ If you do not have RTI Connext DDS installed on your computer, it is normal to r Try some examples ----------------- -In a command prompt, set up the ROS 2 environment as described above and then run a C++ ``talker``\ : +In a Command Prompt, set up the ROS 2 environment as described above and then run a C++ ``talker``\ : .. code-block:: console $ ros2 run demo_nodes_cpp talker -Start another command shell and run a Python ``listener``\ : +Start another Command Promt terminal and run a Python ``listener``\ : .. code-block:: console From d9fde87215c9112361688648923b83350d71fffc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:23:31 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 7/9] command prompt consistency --- .../Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst | 9 ++++----- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst b/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst index 37f0f2235d..2689d2afcc 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst @@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the Command Prompt session and start it Install dependencies ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Download the pixi configuration file in the existing cmd session: +Download the pixi configuration file in the existing Command Prompt session: .. code-block:: console @@ -105,12 +105,11 @@ Install dependencies: $ pixi install -You should now close the cmd session, as the rest of the instructions will use the Windows Command Prompt. Build ROS 2 ----------- -Start a new Windows Command Prompt, which will be used for the build. +You can use the same Windows Command Prompt for the build. Source the MSVC compiler ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ @@ -224,7 +223,7 @@ Afterwards you can get a summary of the tests using this command: $ colcon test-result -To run the examples, first open a clean new ``cmd.exe`` and set up the workspace by sourcing the ``local_setup.bat`` file. +To run the examples, first open a clean new Command Prompt and set up the workspace by sourcing the ``local_setup.bat`` file. Then, run a C++ ``talker``\ : .. code-block:: console @@ -245,7 +244,7 @@ Hooray! .. note:: - It is not recommended to build in the same cmd prompt that you've sourced the ``local_setup.bat``. + It is not recommended to build in the same Command Prompt that you've sourced the ``local_setup.bat``. Next steps ---------- From 0dc0593f64a45656238b183205fc6a4667c16529 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:26:26 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 8/9] fix typo --- source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst index c1a09528d8..c32263445f 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst @@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ In a Command Prompt, set up the ROS 2 environment as described above and then ru $ ros2 run demo_nodes_cpp talker -Start another Command Promt terminal and run a Python ``listener``\ : +Start another Command Prompt terminal and run a Python ``listener``\ : .. code-block:: console From a64a706b694662578cc5e92919801a67ba6f832f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:29:07 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 9/9] fix whitespace and codeblock issues ci --- source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst | 2 +- source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst | 3 ++- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst b/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst index 2689d2afcc..01e1f54d05 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Alternatives/Windows-Development-Setup.rst @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ ROS 2 uses `conda-forge `__ as a backend for packages, The installation of conda-forge may trigger Windows Defender to treat it as a threat, but this can be safely ignored by clicking "More info" and "Run anyway". -Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either with the Windows Installer or using command line in your opened Command Prompt terminal. +Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either with the Windows Installer or using command line in your opened Command Prompt terminal. Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the Command Prompt session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. diff --git a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst index c32263445f..edd8f8ad82 100644 --- a/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst +++ b/source/Installation/Windows-Install-Binary.rst @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ ROS 2 uses `conda-forge `__ as a backend for packages, Install pixi ^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either with the Windows Installer or using command line in your opened Command Prompt terminal. +Use use the instructions on https://pixi.sh/latest/ to install ``pixi`` either with the Windows Installer or using command line in your opened Command Prompt terminal. Once ``pixi`` has been installed, close the Command Prompt session and start it again, which will ensure ``pixi`` is on the PATH. @@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ Install Pixi dependencies Go to the folder where you unzipped the ROS 2 prereleased binaries and install the dependencies .. code-block:: console + $ cd C:\dev\{DISTRO} $ pixi install