🎨 Qt 5.15.10 Released for VxWorks #
Qt, a leading cross-platform C++ graphical user interface framework, provides developers with the essential tools to build modern and efficient UI applications. Known for its object-oriented design, Qt allows easy extensibility and supports modular, component-based development.
For related articles on VxWorks and Qt, see Installation, Setup, and Running of Qt on the VxWorks 6.8 Operating System.
🎉 New Release: Qt 5.15.10 LTS for VxWorks #
The commercial Long-Term Support (LTS) release of Qt 5.15.10 for VxWorks is now available as a source code distribution. Based on the latest Qt 5.15.10 LTS release, this update formally extends Qt’s compatibility with VxWorks, the industry-leading real-time operating system (RTOS).
This release marks a major step forward in providing reliable, long-term UI development tools for industries such as:
- Aerospace and Defense
- Industrial Control
- Medical Systems
It not only upgrades the Qt framework to a newer version but also introduces VxWorks-specific optimizations and fixes, ensuring smooth operation in time-critical and safety-focused environments.
🧩 Supported Platforms #
The release currently supports an Ubuntu host environment targeting i.MX6 hardware, with support for x86 and Windows hosts under preparation.
Licensed Qt commercial users can access the package through their Qt Account or directly from the Git repository.
For access or licensing information, please contact the Qt sales team.
🚀 Getting Started #
Developers can refer to official documentation and community resources to begin building Qt-based applications on VxWorks:
🧠 Summary #
The release of Qt 5.15.10 for VxWorks bridges the gap between modern user interface frameworks and real-time operating environments.
By combining Qt’s rich UI capabilities with VxWorks’ deterministic performance, this integration empowers developers to create visually appealing, reliable, and responsive embedded systems across critical industries.