How To Install gpx on Debian 11

In this tutorial we learn how to install gpx on Debian 11. gpx is Gcode to x3g conversion post processor

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install gpx on Debian 11.

What is gpx

gpx is:

GPX is a post processing utility for converting gcode output from 3D slicing software like Cura, KISSlicer, S3DCreator and Slic3r to x3g files for standalone 3D printing on Makerbot Cupcake, ThingOMatic, and Replicator 1/2/2x printers - with support for both stock and sailfish firmwares.

G-codes are plain-text files containing instructions for controlling CNC milling machines and consumer-grade 3D printers adapted from CNC milling machines.

There are three methods to install gpx on Debian 11. We can use apt-get, apt and aptitude. In the following sections we will describe each method. You can choose one of them.

Install gpx Using apt-get

Update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt database, We can install gpx using apt-get by running the following command:

sudo apt-get -y install gpx

Install gpx Using apt

Update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, We can install gpx using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install gpx

Install gpx Using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Debian. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating apt database, We can install gpx using aptitude by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install gpx

How To Uninstall gpx on Debian 11

To uninstall only the gpx package we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove gpx

Uninstall gpx And Its Dependencies

To uninstall gpx and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Debian 11, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove gpx

Remove gpx Configurations and Data

To remove gpx configuration and data from Debian 11 we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y purge gpx

Remove gpx configuration, data, and all of its dependencies

We can use the following command to remove gpx configurations, data and all of its dependencies, we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge gpx

Dependencies

gpx have the following dependencies:

References

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install gpx package on Debian 11 using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.