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### Carla on Windows Setup and Configuration For setting up CARLA on a Windows system, one can follow these guidelines which ensure that all necessary components are correctly installed to facilitate an efficient simulation environment. #### Prerequisites Installation Before installing CARLA, it is essential to have several prerequisites set up. These include having Python (preferably version 3.7 or higher), Git for cloning repositories, and Visual Studio Community Edition along with C++ build tools as they provide the compilers required by Unreal Engine[^2]. #### Installing Unreal Engine CARLA relies heavily upon Unreal Engine for its graphical rendering capabilities. Downloading and installing Unreal Engine through the Epic Games Launcher ensures compatibility between CARLA versions and their corresponding supported UE4 releases. After installation, configure the engine path within the `Setup.bat` file located inside the CARLA folder so that scripts know where to find the executable during compilation processes. #### Cloning CARLA Repository Using Git Bash or Command Prompt, clone the official CARLA repository using HTTPS or SSH keys provided at GitHub: ```bash git clone https://github.com/carla-simulator/carla.git cd carla ``` Ensure branches match those specified in documentation since different CARLA tags may require specific UE4 builds. #### Building CARLA Once cloned successfully, run the following batch script found under the root directory of your local copy of the CARLA repo: ```batch LaunchBuildWindows.bat ``` This command will automatically download dependencies like Boost libraries while also compiling source files into binaries ready for execution once completed without errors. #### Running CARLA Simulator After building completes, start the simulator via double-clicking `CarlaUE4.exe`. If running headlessly from another machine over network connections such as described earlier about Linux PCs equipped GPUs but no monitors attached; refer back to remote desktop solutions compatible with DirectX APIs used here instead of X11 forwarding methods applicable elsewhere. --related questions-- 1. What are some common issues encountered when configuring CARLA on Windows? 2. How does one integrate custom sensors into the CARLA framework after successful setup? 3. Can you explain how to use Docker containers alongside native installations for better portability across platforms including Windows? 4. In what ways do hardware specifications impact performance metrics observed within simulated environments built around CARLA?