Introduction

Installing the Web IDE personal edition did not require the use of any additional guides. However, there isn’t a single online guide that explains how to get over every obstacle and install the Web IDE successfully the first time. Every manual and SAP document depicts the happy routes. They make the assumption that everything is perfect and that the planets and stars would always align in the correct formations (see to system configurations).

But developers would only enjoy a nice ride (read installation process) if life were so predictable. A consultant has several problems when they begin to follow the instructions and install the Web IDE’s personal version.

We have made an effort to list the most evident ones. Furthermore, Technicalgyanguru takes pleasure in his unique ability to explain the steps.

The JDK is either not installed on the personal computer or is installed incorrectly.
System and environment variables are not properly maintained on the personal computer.
The Orion.exe application file is missing from the Web IDE’s unzipped folder.

Step by Step, let’s get started

Make sure you have the JDK 1.8 version installed on your machine before using WebIDE personal edition.

Please be aware that it will not function if you install a JDK version greater than 1.8.

You should be able to download JDK 1.8 after you verify your Oracle User ID through the email address you registered with.

This is how the downloaded file will appear.

Double-click the executable file named jdk-8u241-windows-x64 or something similar. Press the appropriate next button to install the JDK.

After installation, the Java folders ought to appear in your Program Files as indicated below.

Verifying the version of your JDK twice is a smart idea. Open the Command Prompt and make sure. Type CMD into Windows -> Run.

Run the Java -version command.

The appropriate Java version ought to appear as indicated above.

As was previously said, you should see something similar to this on your computer C:\Program Files\Java.

You have therefore fulfilled the first requirement of JDK 1.8.

After installing JDK 1.8, make sure you have the correct Environment Variable path set.

The Environment Variables are the second prerequisite that the developers are unaware of. If you work for a Tier 1 IT organization, ideally the system administration team would take care of all the preparations needed to get your system ready for any software installations.However, you will have to educate yourself and prepare your system on your own if you work as a freelancer or for smaller brands.You won’t need to worry; Technicalgyanguru will support you on these trips.

The Environment Variable should ideally be set as seen in the screenshot below..

By using Windows search, type environment to find your environment’s User and System variables. You could also search using the Control Panel. For your account, select Edit Environment Variables.

if your environment variables do not contain the default Java Home.

Press the “New” button.

Include the variable JAVA_HOME. Furthermore, C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_241 should be the value.Depending on the location of the Java folder you saved after installing JDK in Step 1.It ought to seem as follows. The name of your JDK file should exactly match the contents of the Java folder on your C drive.

Setting the system variables is now necessary. However, the New button isn’t active. We must do a new Windows search for Environment.

Click on the Edit System Environment Variables button.

Navigate to the Environment Variables tab under Advanced.

Hit New button.

Add the JAVA_HOME variable as shown below.

Please note, mine is jdk1.8.0.241 (shown below). Please check yours and give the System Variable name show above accordingly.

If your JDK is JDK1.8.0.211, your environment variables should now appear as follows.

The requirements for system and environment variables have also been satisfied.

Download and install the Web IDE Personal Edition from tools.hana.ondemand.

Navigate to the SAPUI5 Tab, select Windows or Mac depending on your laptop, and then look for Personal Edition. We use 64-bit Windows. Thus, we downloaded it.

You will be prompted to accept a few terms and conditions.I’m not sure if these T&C are read.

This zipped file should be available to you after your download is finished.

Place this compressed file on the C drive. The name of the compressed file is too long. It may exceed the name length during extraction.Therefore, renaming the compressed file to something shorter is a smart idea.

As you can see below, we have renamed the compressed file from “sap-webide-personal-edition-1.53.9-trial.” to simply “webide.”

Now, unzip the file here. After unzipping it should look like below.

Does your computer not display the Orion.exe file?

However, you shouldn’t be concerned if you are unable to see the Orion executable application file. The WebIDE zipped file must be unzipped using 7-zip software.

There is no justification for using 7-zip. Simply use it to extract all of your files, though. It has magical powers.

This is how the downloaded 7-zip file appears.

Install the 7-zip software. Once installed, you will see it in your program files.

Return to your Web IDE’s zipped file on your C disk. Use 7-Zip to unzip by using a right-click.

After unzipping, a new folder with the name eclipse will appear, as shown below.

Thank goodness. Now that the Orion button is visible.

Open the Orion application.

In order to utilize the Web IDE personal edition, the Orion software must constantly be open.

When Orion.exe is executed, this is the screen that ought to show. Keep things minimal and open. After quitting the Orion.exe command window, you are unable to use the Web IDE’s Personal Edition.