Step 1: Download the ZIP from the GitHub Release
- Navigate to the GitHub repository of the project.
- Go to the Releases section, usually found under the “Code” tab.
- Download the
.zipfile containing the executable from the desired release.
Example:
https://github.com/Seddryck/Didot/releases/download/v0.13.0/Didot-0.13.0-net7.0-win-x64.zip
Step 2: Extract the ZIP File
- Right-click the downloaded
.zipfile and choose Extract All. - Extract the contents to a directory of your choice, such as
C:\Program Files\Didot.
Tip: Choose a path that is easy to remember and doesn’t contain special characters.
Step 3: Add the Executable to the System PATH
To run the executable from any location in the command line, you need to add its folder to your system’s PATH.
- Open the Start Menu and search for Environment Variables.
- Click Edit the system environment variables.
- In the System Properties window, click Environment Variables.
- In the System Variables section, scroll down, select Path, and click Edit.
- In the Edit Environment Variable dialog, click New and enter the path to your extracted folder, e.g.,
C:\Program Files\Didot. - Click OK to close all windows.
Step 4: Verify Installation
- Open Command Prompt (CMD).
- Type the name of the executable (e.g.,
didot.exe) and hit Enter. - If everything is set up correctly, the program should run.
