Install Visual Ruby
Requirements
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Ruby version 1.9.3 or greater (2.3.0 for Windows)
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Glade Interface Designer for gtk3
Install in Windows
There are known problems with earlier versions of Ruby and Windows. However, they've fixed the problem in Ruby version 2.3.0+
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Install Ruby using Ruby's one-click installer for windows.
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Install Glade for gtk3 from the Glade Homepage. (look for windows installer)
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You should remove any old versions of Ruby/Gnome from your computer. Look in your program menu, and select "Uninstall" for any Ruby/Gnome entries. Visualruby will automatically install the latest GTK3 rubygem.
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Install visaualruby by going to Start > Command Prompt With Ruby and entering the command:
gem install visualruby
Install in Linux
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Install Ruby if it isn't on your computer. Click link for specific instructions.
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Install Glade for gtk3 from the Glade Homepage.
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Install the visualruby gem:
gem install visualruby
Install on a Mac
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Install Homebrew by following these instructions
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Install GTK+ by typing the following command in Terminal:
brew install gtk+
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Install GTK Source View by typing the following command in Terminal:
brew install gtksourceview
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Install the Visual Ruby Gem:
gem install visualruby
Running Visual Ruby
After it installs, you can run visualruby by entering:
vr
Getting Help
Please post any issues to this forum: