# \#wdtc-getting-started **URL:** https://community.br-automation.com/tag/wdtc-getting-started/143.md [Latest](https://community.br-automation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.br-automation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.br-automation.com/tags.md) --- ## [3. WDTC - Getting started/Online course](https://community.br-automation.com/t/3-wdtc-getting-started-online-course/6244)
**Author:** [@kovarj](https://community.br-automation.com/u/kovarj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:31am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/3-wdtc-getting-started-online-course/6244 "2026-07-22T06:31:01Z")
This is a short overview of how to get started with WDTC. Whether you’re new to it or just looking for a refresher, this guide will walk you through the key steps to begin effectively. Let’s dive in! Before you start: … --- ## [Node.js version and WDTC version](https://community.br-automation.com/t/node-js-version-and-wdtc-version/9625)
**Author:** [@Oliver](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Oliver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/node-js-version-and-wdtc-version/9625 "2026-01-09T09:32:34Z")
Hello everyone, just a quick note on the topic of compatibility between Node.js and WDTC versions. It’s easy to miss (especially if doing the online course), that starting from WDTC 6.4.0 a newer version of Node.js is r… --- ## [WDTC 6.3.1.0 Fatal Error: Could not find installed mapp view technology package. Check WDTC install instructions](https://community.br-automation.com/t/wdtc-6-3-1-0-fatal-error-could-not-find-installed-mapp-view-technology-package-check-wdtc-install-instructions/7599)
**Author:** [@johan.dehn](https://community.br-automation.com/u/johan.dehn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 9:24am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/wdtc-6-3-1-0-fatal-error-could-not-find-installed-mapp-view-technology-package-check-wdtc-install-instructions/7599 "2025-10-06T09:24:57Z")
Hi, I have installed the WDTC according to the online cource but I am getting following error, see picture. Does anyone know how to check the installation paths? --- ## [Inheriting advanced widgets](https://community.br-automation.com/t/inheriting-advanced-widgets/7738)
**Author:** [@stephan.stricker](https://community.br-automation.com/u/stephan.stricker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/inheriting-advanced-widgets/7738 "2025-07-25T13:46:10Z")
Hi, in this tutorial, I will show you how to inherit a more complex widget. For this tutorial I asume that you have read basic widget tutorial before. In this example, I want to extend the DropDown widget. The DropDown… --- ## [WDTC - no visible widget in browser](https://community.br-automation.com/t/wdtc-no-visible-widget-in-browser/6465)
**Author:** [@jan.zabka](https://community.br-automation.com/u/jan.zabka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 6:57am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/wdtc-no-visible-widget-in-browser/6465 "2025-04-09T06:57:30Z")
Hello , We are trying the WDTC spinner online tutorial. I have created the widget, but it is not showing up in my browser. During build is this warning: Additional directory “tutorial” found, which is not part of the pr… --- ## [Access to WDTC online course is not possible, Error Access not allowed - resolved](https://community.br-automation.com/t/access-to-wdtc-online-course-is-not-possible-error-access-not-allowed-resolved/6406)
**Author:** [@kovarj](https://community.br-automation.com/u/kovarj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 6:27am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/access-to-wdtc-online-course-is-not-possible-error-access-not-allowed-resolved/6406 "2025-04-01T06:27:41Z")
Access to WDTC online course is not possible, Error Access not allowed. --- ## [1. WDTC - Introduction/Guidelines/Support](https://community.br-automation.com/t/1-wdtc-introduction-guidelines-support/6242)
**Author:** [@kovarj](https://community.br-automation.com/u/kovarj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/1-wdtc-introduction-guidelines-support/6242 "2025-03-16T16:51:58Z")
The Widget Development Tool Chain (WDTC) is used to create your own mapp View widgets. The WDTC is a tool from developers for developers! WDTC and B&R Community The new WDTC (Widget Development Tool Chain) channel in… --- ## [2. WDTC - Licensing/Downloads/Version history](https://community.br-automation.com/t/2-wdtc-licensing-downloads-version-history/6243)
**Author:** [@kovarj](https://community.br-automation.com/u/kovarj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/2-wdtc-licensing-downloads-version-history/6243 "2025-03-16T17:01:37Z")
WDTC Licensing In this section, you will find detailed information about the available licenses, version history, and how to download the software. Understanding the different licensing options will help you choose the r…