Welcome to your ultimate guide for preparing the build of BlueGriffon, an open-source, next-generation web editor that utilizes the powerful rendering engine of Firefox. Whether you’re on Windows, MacOS, or Linux, this article will walk you through the essential steps to get your BlueGriffon up and running.

Prerequisites for Building BlueGriffon

Before we dive into the build process, ensure you have the appropriate environment set up for your operating system:

• Windows Prerequisites
• MacOS X Prerequisites
• Linux Prerequisites

Preparing the Build Using Mercurial

If you prefer using Mercurial, follow these steps:

1. Get the Mozilla central repository:

hg clone http://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central bluegriffon-source

Note: On Windows, it is highly recommended to have both Windows and Visual Studio in the same locale, preferably en-US. A mismatch like fr-FR Windows 10 and en-US Visual Studio could lead to a failed build.

2. Clone BlueGriffon’s repository:

cd bluegriffon-source
git clone https://github.com/therealglazou/bluegriffon

3. Update the Mozilla tree:

hg update -r cat bluegriffon/config/mozilla_central_revision.txt
patch -p 1 bluegriffon/config/gecko_dev_content.patch
patch -p 1 bluegriffon/config/gecko_dev_idl.patch

4. Create a .mozconfig file in your BlueGriffon source directory.

You can refer to bluegriffon/config/mozconfig.macosx for macOS-specific settings.

Preparing the Build Using Git

Alternatively, if you want to use Git, here’s how to proceed:

1. Get the Gecko-dev repository:

git clone https://github.com/mozilla/gecko-dev bluegriffon-source

Note: The same locale recommendation applies as mentioned earlier.

2. Clone BlueGriffon’s repository:

cd bluegriffon-source
git clone https://github.com/therealglazou/bluegriffon

3. Update the Mozilla tree:

git reset --hard cat bluegriffon/config/gecko_dev_revision.txt
patch -p 1 bluegriffon/config/gecko_dev_content.patch
patch -p 1 bluegriffon/config/gecko_dev_idl.patch

4. Create a .mozconfig file in your BlueGriffon source directory.

Again, refer to bluegriffon/config/mozconfig.macosx for settings.

Building and Running BlueGriffon

Once your BlueGriffon is set up, follow these commands to build, run, and package it:

• To build BlueGriffon:

mach build

• To run BlueGriffon:

mach run

• To package the build:

mach package

Contributing to BlueGriffon

If you wish to contribute to BlueGriffon, here are two ways you can help:

1. Contribute code and submit Pull Requests.
2. Contribute localization (L10N) by reviewing existing locales or translating new ones. Ensure your translations are from en-US before submitting a Pull Request.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during the build process, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure all your prerequisites are installed correctly.
• Check for the correct locale settings in Windows and Visual Studio.
• Revisit the steps and verify you didn’t miss any commands.

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