Software

Software Requirements

1. Linux Installation (for Windows users)

• Glafic software requires a Linux environment. Mac users can install it directly, while Windows users need to set up a Linux environment (e.g., Ubuntu) via a virtual machine before proceeding.

• The link video below demonstrates how to install Ubuntu on VirtualBox for Windows 11:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhVjgI57Ino 

2. Glafic Software Installation

• Once the environment is set up, you can proceed to download the Glafic software.

• The GitHub link below provides instructions on downloading the Glafic software:

https://github.com/oguri/glafic2 

3. Fast Track Download (RECOMMENDED) - Easiest Approach

• Download Oracle VirtualBox at https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads , click on 'Windows hosts"

• Download a pack containing Ubuntu Setup and Glafic software at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFIuqHuzU_gb_LDDTflyXd8FY21wbHvc/view?usp=sharing 

• Open Oracle VirtualBox and follow this instructions:

  1. Navigate on File > Import Appliance

  2. Find .ova file that have been downloaded from the Google Drive, then on Settings, "MAC Address Policy" change to "Generate new MAC addresses for all network adapters", then Finish

  3. Start the software - then the Ubuntu will open and the Glafic software can be used via the Terminal.

*If you encounter any issues during the installation, feel free to contact us.

Reference Material

This section covers the essential physics background relevant to the workshop.

• What is Jacobian?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=wCZ1VEmVjVo&t=488s