Intel® XDK FAQs - IoT

Q1: Can Intel XDK IoT edition run alongside the regular Intel XDK?

Yes, it can. Since the IoT edition is a superset of the standard edition, it contains the same features as the standard edition with some additional features for IoT development. It is alright to have them both installed. However, you cannot run the IoT edition alongside the regular edition. This is expected to be fixed in future releases.

Q2: Why isn't the Emulate tab visible?

The Emulate tab will only be visible for projects that are created from "Start with a Template", "Work with a Demo", "Import an Existing HTML5 Project", and "Start with App Designer" options under the App Developer Projects section.

Q3: How do I use WebSevice API in my IoT project from main.js?

The main.js file is no different from a typical JavaScript file besides the fact that it is used in the context of node.js. You can create a simple http server that serves up an index.html. The index.html file should contain a reference to the JavaScript files that update the HTML DOM elements with the relevant Web Services data as you would with a typical HTML5 project. The only difference here is that you are accessing the index.html (HTML5 application) from the http server function in the main.js file. The Web Services enabled application would be accessible through your browser since you will need to access it using the IoT device's IP address.

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Q4: How do I connect Intel XDK to my board without an active internet connection?

You can connect to your board through a USB cable from your computer to establish a virtual Ethernet connection. For more information, visit https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-edison-connecting-ethernet-over-usb

Q5: Can the xdk-daemon run on other Linux distributions besides Yocto?

The Intel XDK IoT Edition xdk-daemon is ONLY supported on Yocto.

Q6: How do I update the MRAA library on my Intel IoT platforms (Intel Edison or Intel Galileo)?

Once you have completed the Yocto Linux image setup, you can update the current version of mraa by running the following commands in a ssh or serial terminal connection:

• opkg update
• opkg upgrade

Q7: Where can I download the Intel XDK IoT Edition?

The Intel XDK IoT Edition is available on the Intel IoT downloads page. You will also find a link to additional FAQ pages for the Intel XDK IoT Edition product.

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