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TextGridLab
With the TextGridLab, a free software package, you can access tools and services to create, manage and edit research data. The open source software is the entry point to the virtual research environment. It is available for Windows, Mac OS and Linux and provides differentiated access rights management within the protected research environment. The TextGridLab is optimised for XML/TEI development, e. g. in the context of digital editions. Further open source tools and services optimised for use with TextGridLab can be added via the Market Place (welcome screen). By downloading the software, you agree to the TextGrid Acceptable Use Policy.
Download und Installation
With the latest release version 3.3.0 of TextGridLab some issues can occur with Mac OS and Linux. In case you encounter some issues, please feel free to use the release candidate versions 4.0.0 for Linux and 3.3.3 for Mac OS (Intel).
| Release Candidate Version 4.0.0 for Linux / Windows | filesize | date | checksum |
|---|---|---|---|
| TextGridLab-4.0.0-linux.gtk.x86.tar.gz | 159 MB | 2023-01-30 | md5:f6fc690d4dca85e18fd989fa7476b1fb |
| TextGridLab-4.0.0-linux.gtk.x86_64.tar.gz | 157 MB | 2023-01-30 | md5:fa74d7d2fbb0dc35320a387e553fdcb7 |
| TextGridLab-4.0.0-win32.win32.x86.zip | 158 MB | 2023-01-30 | md5:d9f513ed0c742eef17f4e0401b668a9d |
| TextGridLab-4.0.0-win32.win32.x86_64.zip | 157 MB | 2023-01-30 | md5:b23de82464761a0f27ecdf81ac4e61ff |
On newer Linux distributions the login screen may not be shown on Wayland. In that case switch to X11 or start the Lab with ./textgridlab.sh or GDK_BACKEND=x11 ./textgridlab.
| Release Candidate Version 3.3.3 for Mac OS | filesize | date | checksum |
|---|---|---|---|
| TextGridLab-3.3.3-macosx.cocoa.x86_64.tar.gz | 137 MB | 2023-01-30 | md5:2aa5ced83f85fd7ee9a921c043ea2e74 |
| Version 3.3.0 | filesize | date | checksum |
|---|---|---|---|
| TextGridLab-3.3.0-linux.gtk.x86.tar.gz | 140 MB | 2018-10-23 | md5:3f33d19b7e51a45d277a035b3784e807 |
| TextGridLab-3.3.0-linux.gtk.x86_64.tar.gz | 138 MB | 2018-10-23 | md5:dfa724f5c8ac4dbf92c2021634556456 |
| TextGridLab-3.3.0-macosx.cocoa.x86_64.tar.gz | 137 MB | 2018-10-23 | md5:2dfb0bd8233f103f131887e0b0962f15 |
| TextGridLab-3.3.0-win32.win32.x86.zip | 137 MB | 2018-10-23 | md5:a80bd15c7c2816a65eaa40d040138628 |
| TextGridLab-3.3.0-win32.win32.x86_64.zip | 137 MB | 2018-10-23 | md5:52d312fe584d3464418fcb9e50a48e3b |
Installation Instructions
- Select the appropriate ZIP file according to your operating system and your hardware and download TextGridLab.
- Unpack the file. The TextGridLab is a portable software and will not modify the operating system.
- Run the executable file „textgridlab“ (owl icon) in the folder “TextGridLab“.
Troubleshooting
Usually, it’s just download, unzip & run. However, if there are any problems, this page offers solutions for system-specific issues and special requirements.
Release Notes
TextGridLab 3.3 bundles Java in version 8 and resolves problems which could occur with wrong or missing Java packages. Bugs in the Text-Image-Link Editor where resolved, which now works more reliable with larger numbers of images.
Sourcecode
The TextGrid Laboratory source code is publicly available on GWDG GitLab.