jpmsb/omnetpp repository overview

⁠OMNeT++

This image contains OMNeT++ compiled and ready to use with distrobox⁠. It is based on openSUSE Tumbleweed image.

⁠How to use

The recommended way to use this image is through distrobox:

• First, create the container:

  distrobox create --image jpmsb/omnetpp:6.0.3 --name omnetpp
  

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• Then, enter in the environment and wait for it to be ready:

  distrobox enter omnetpp
  

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• Finally, you can use Omnet++ as you would normally do:

  omnetpp
  

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⁠Exporting the omnetpp command to the host

• Inside the environment, run:

  distrobox-export --bin /opt/omnetpp-6.0.3/bin/omnetpp omnetpp
  

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• Then, you can use Omnet++ from the host OS as you would normally do:

  omnetpp
  

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⁠Exporting the OMNeT++ application icon to the host menu

• Inside the environment, run:

  distrobox-export --app "OMNeT++ 6.0.3 IDE"
  

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The icon should appear in the host menu in a few seconds.