Building a GUI
==============

After installing Flex GUI if you have not copied the examples from the CNC menu
select Copy Flex Examples. This will put the Flex examples in the directory
linuxcnc/configs/flex_examples.

The starters have all the files needed to run a simulation without any coding
needed. The starters have a very simple GUI to start, just enough to show you
that they work.

Copy a Starter
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From the linuxcnc/configs/flex_examples/starters copy one of the starter types
to the linuxcnc/configs directory.

* Rename the directory to the name of your choice.
* Rename the .ui and .ini files to the name of your choice.
* Edit the .ini file and change the GUI to the name of your .ui file.
* Edit the MIN_LIMIT and MAX_LIMIT for each axis and joint to match your machine
* From the CNC menu select LinuxCNC and pick your configuration, check Create
  Desktop Shortcut then click OK to run your configuration.

.. figure:: /images/build-01.png
   :align: center

   Mill Starter Example