Developer Tools
QGroundControl makes a number of tools available primarily for autopilot developers. These ease common developer tasks including setting up simulated connections for testing, and accessing the System Shell over MAVLink.
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Build the source in debug mode to enable these tools.
Tools include:
- Mock Link (Daily Builds only) - Creates and stops multiple simulated vehicle links.
- Replay Flight Data - Replay a telemetry log (User Guide).
- MAVLink Inspector - Display received MAVLink messages/values.
- MAVLink Analyzer - Plot trends for MAVLink messages/values.
- Custom Command Widget - Load custom/test QML UI at runtime.
- Onboard Files - Navigate vehicle file system and upload/download files.
- HIL Config Widget - Settings for HIL simulators.
- MAVLink Console (PX4 Only) - Connect to the PX4 nsh shell and send commands.