Skip to main content
This section explains how to compile QIMSDK plugins for Ubuntu platform.
This section explains how to compile QIMSDK plugins directly on the target device running Ubuntu.

​
Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure the following:
  • You have access to a Qualcomm development kit running Ubuntu Linux.
  • You have administrative privileges (sudo access) for installing packages.
  • Internet connectivity for downloading packages and source code.

​
Steps to Compile and Install

To download the source code and compile the sample applications, run the following commands on the Qualcomm development kit.
1

Update user permissions for your session

2

Configure Ubuntu package manager to download source code

3

Build the dependencies

4

Change directory to home folder

5

Download the sources of the QIM Package

6

Go to QIM root folder

For example:
7

Run CMake to build and install

After modifying any part of the source code, re-run step 7 to rebuild and reinstall your changes.

​
Steps to build custom application

Go through the prerequisites and Steps to Compile and Install section before starting this.
1

Create a subdirectory in gst-sample-apps

2

Build application

Follow Step 7: Run CMake to build and install