# Getting Started

The following sections discuss setup & use of JadeGit while developing your applications using the JADE IDE.

## Installation

Download the [latest release](https://gitlab.com/jadelab/jadegit/-/releases) for your JADE environment and copy the binaries into the bin folder.

Setup JadeGit for development by adding the following settings to the INI file.

```
[JadeSecurity]
JadePatchControlSecurity=true
DevelopmentSecurityLibrary=jadegitdev
```

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JadeGit can also be enabled or disabled by [specifying the INI settings as part of the command line parameters](https://secure.jadeworld.com/developer-centre/Jade2022/OnlineDocumentation/#resources/installconfig/ch2configuringjade/placing_initialization_file_parameters_on_the_command_line.htm) for a JADE shortcut.
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## Sign On

On startup of the JADE IDE, the JadeGitSchema will be installed automatically during logon.

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You may be shown an error about a missing MSVC library.  To fix this, you'll need to install the [Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2022](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe).
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Following logon, the JadeGit Changes explorer is shown to the right of the screen.  This cannot be closed directly, and will be restarted if terminated, but may be minimized if preferred during development.

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To keep both visible at the same time, the JADE IDE needs to be resized/positioned to the left of the JadeGit Changes explorer.  In future, this may be streamlined with JadeGit being integrated within the IDE, if [JEDI #383](https://jedi.ideas.jadeworld.com/ideas/JAD-I-383) is progressed.
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