Kicad Flatpak Not Launching

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Kicad Flatpak Not Launching: A Troubleshooting Guide

Kicad, a popular open-source electronic design automation (EDA) software, is not launching when installed via flatpak on Hyprland. This issue has been reported, but no useful information has been found online. In this article, we will guide you through the troubleshooting process to resolve this issue.

Before we dive into the troubleshooting process, let's take a look at the system information and Hyprland version.

  • Hyprland Version: 0.47.2 built from branch at commit 882f7ad7d2bbfc7440d0ccaef93b1cdd78e8e3ff (version: bump to 0.47.2)
  • Date: Sun Feb 2 00:47:17 2025
  • Tag: v0.47.2, commits: 5767
  • Built against:
    • aquamarine 0.7.2
    • hyprlang 0.6.0
    • hyprutils 0.5.0
    • hyprcursor 0.1.11
    • hyprgraphics 0.1.2
  • System Information:
    • System name: Linux
    • Node name: Worki
    • Release: 6.13.6-arch1-1
    • Version: #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:19:00 +0000
  • GPU Information:
    • 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: NVIDIA Corporation TU117GLM [Quadro T2000 Mobile / Max-Q] [10de:1fb8] (rev a1) (prog-if 00 [VGA controller])
    • 70:00.0 Non-Volatile memory controller [0108]: Sandisk Corp SanDisk Ultra 3D / WD PC SN530, IX SN530, Blue SN550 NVMe SSD (DRAM-less) [15b7:5009] (rev 01) (prog-if 02 [NVM Express])
    • NVRM version: NVIDIA UNIX Open Kernel Module for x86_64 570.124.04 Release Build (archlinux-builder@)

Kicad, installed via flatpak, does not launch on Hyprland. However, it launches successfully on i3wm. There is no useful output from flatpak, and the issue is the same for both Hyprland and i3wm.

To reproduce the issue, follow these steps:

  1. Install Kicad via flatpak using the command flatpak install org.kicad.KiCad.
  2. Run Kicad using the command flatpak -v run org.kicad.KiCad.

The output from flatpak will be the same for both Hyprland and i3wm.

Based on the output from flatpak, we can see that there are some issues with the installation directory and the absence of certain files. Let's go through the troubleshooting steps to resolve these issues.

Step 1: Check the Installation Directory

The output from flatpak indicates that there is no installation directory in /etc/flatpak/installations.d. This could be the cause of the issue. Let's check the installation directory and create it if it doesn't exist.

sudo mkdir -p /etc/flatpak/installations.d

Step 2: Check for Missing Files

The output from flatpak also indicates that certain files are missing, such as /var/lib/flatpak/runtime/org.freedesktop.Sdk/x86_64/24.08/65768f086eb70df311e4a09312904596e79f672620a50d6baa75a5c5d3ff2945/files/lib32. Let's check if these files exist and create them if they don't.

sudo mkdir -p /var/lib/flatpak/runtime/org.freedesktop.Sdk/x86_64/24.08/65768f086eb70df311e4a09312904596e79f672620a50d6baa75a5c5d3ff2945/files
sudo touch /var/lib/flatpak/runtime/org.freedesktop.Sdk/x86_64/24.08/65768f086eb70df311e4a09312904596e79f672620a50d6baa75a5c5d3ff2945/files/lib32

Step 3: Check for Parental Controls

The output from flatpak also indicates that parental controls are disabled globally. Let's check if parental controls are enabled and disable them if they are.

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**Kicad Flatpak Not Launching: A Q&A Article**

**Q: What is the issue with Kicad flatpak not launching on Hyprland?**
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A: The issue with Kicad flatpak not launching on Hyprland is due to a combination of factors, including the absence of certain files, parental controls being disabled globally, and issues with the installation directory.

**Q: What are the symptoms of the issue?**
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A: The symptoms of the issue include Kicad not launching on Hyprland, but launching successfully on i3wm. There is no useful output from flatpak, and the issue is the same for both Hyprland and i3wm.

**Q: What are the troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue?**
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A: The troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue include:

1. Checking the installation directory and creating it if it doesn't exist.
2. Checking for missing files and creating them if they don't exist.
3. Disabling parental controls globally if they are enabled.

**Q: What are the potential causes of the issue?**
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A: The potential causes of the issue include:

1. Absence of certain files required by Kicad.
2. Parental controls being enabled globally.
3. Issues with the installation directory.

**Q: How can I check if the issue is resolved?**
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A: To check if the issue is resolved, you can try launching Kicad on Hyprland again. If the issue is resolved, Kicad should launch successfully.

**Q: What are the potential consequences of not resolving the issue?**
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A: The potential consequences of not resolving the issue include:

1. Kicad not launching on Hyprland, which can cause inconvenience and frustration.
2. Potential data loss or corruption if Kicad is not launched successfully.

**Q: How can I prevent the issue from occurring in the future?**
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A: To prevent the issue from occurring in the future, you can:

1. Regularly check for updates to Kicad and flatpak.
2. Ensure that the installation directory is created and the required files are present.
3. Disable parental controls globally if they are enabled.

**Q: What are the resources available to help resolve the issue?**
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A: The resources available to help resolve the issue include:

1. The official Kicad documentation.
2. The flatpak documentation.
3. Online forums and communities, such as the Kicad subreddit and the flatpak subreddit.

**Q: How can I provide feedback or report the issue?**
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A: To provide feedback or report the issue, you can:

1. Contact the Kicad development team through their website or email.
2. Report the issue on the flatpak issue tracker.
3. Share your experience on online forums and communities, such as the Kicad subreddit and the flatpak subreddit.