Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Drifty GUI not open on my Windows machine?
Your Windows machine must have Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable installed on your machine. You can download and install it from its official download page (opens in a new tab)
Which IDE (Integrated Development Environment) should I use to open Drifty App Code in my Local environment?
You can use any IDE you like. It is recommended to use IntelliJ IDEA (opens in a new tab). You can use the free Community version of IntelliJ IDEA if you do not have a JetBrains subscription.
How can I get updates related to this project?
You can join our Discord server (opens in a new tab) to get updates on this project. You can also watch this repository by clicking on the watch button here (opens in a new tab) and select notification types to All Activity to get all updates on this project.
What technologies does Drifty use?
The main technologies used in Drifty are:
- Java - for the backend part of the application
- JavaFX - for the GUI part of the application
- Docker - for containerizing Drifty to add support for more platforms and help in faster local development
- Next.js - for building the official Website of Drifty (opens in a new tab)
To know about the complete list of technologies used in Drifty, you can read the Technologies Used section of the documentation.
How can I contribute to Drifty?
You can check the Contribution section of this documentation to learn how to contribute to this project.
How can I update Drifty to the latest version?
You can update Drifty to the latest version by following the steps mentioned below:
- Open Drifty GUI.
- Click on the Help menu.
- Click on the Check for Updates option.
- If there is an update available, you will be prompted to download and install it.
Click on Yes to download and install the update.
How can I access the Beta features in Drifty?
You can access the Beta features in Drifty by following the steps mentioned below:
Open Drifty GUI and follow the steps mentioned below:
Enable Early Access Updates
- Click on the Edit menu.
- Click on the Settings option.
- Check the Early Access Updates checkbox in the settings window.
Check for Beta Updates
Once you enable this option, you will receive updates for the Beta features of Drifty GUI as soon as they are released.
Alternatively, you can also check for Beta updates already available by clicking on the Check for Updates button under the Help menu.
Need More Information About Drifty?
For more queries related to the further improvement to this project, you can raise an issue (opens in a new tab) or reach out to the maintainers on the discord server (opens in a new tab). We will be happy to help you out.