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mos.launcher

The mos.launcher is the essential tool for creating and testing your own apps. The following explains the installation and setup of the mos.launcher as well as the creation and local hosting of apps.

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Installing the mos.launcher​

The very first thing you need to start creating your own apps using the Mobility Suite is the mos.launcher.

Following these instructions you will be able to download and install the mos.launcher for your operating system.

  • Install the mos.launcher via the Microsoft Store by clicking on the image below.
    Get it from Microsoft

The mos.launcher is now installed.

In the next section, you will learn how to set up the mos.launcher.

Choosing the Workspace​

Before you start creating apps, you can change the storage location for your future projects according to your preferences.

Following these instructions you will be able to choose the workspace in the mos.launcher.

Choosing the workspace in the mos.launcher
  • Go to "Settings".
  • Click on "Edit" under "Workspace".
  • Select the directory in which your app projects are to be saved.

The workspace for your projects is now defined.

Creating an app​

Creating a new app using the mos.launcher means adding a project. The mos.launcher then creates all the neccessary files in a corresponding folder structure.

Following these instructions you will be able to create new apps in the mos.launcher.

Creating a new project in the mos.launcher
  • Got to "Projects".
  • Click on the "+" next to "Projects" to create a new project.
Entering parameters for a new project in the mos.launcher
  • Enter a name for your project in the field below "Project's name".
  • Select "Single Page App" below "Choose Project Type".
  • Click on "OK" to create the app project.

A new app project has been created.

Hosting an app​

Hosting your apps locally is the easiest way to test them in combination with the mos.viewer app.

Following these intructions you will be able to host apps using the mos.launcher.

Selecting a project for local hosting
  • Go to "Projects".
  • Select the app you want to host from the project list.
  • Click on "Start" to host your app locally.
Selecting a project for local hosting

Your app is now hosted locally.

You can open it later with the mos.viewer.

Next, you can learn how to use the mos.viewer.