1st things to do post install

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Once your Lazarus is installed and able to start up, it is good practice to:

  • Install .chm integrated F1 help system manually (i.e. copy the .chm files into the .../chm subdirectory of your local installation, F1 will then find the files). Please see Installing Help in the IDE - How to install help for the RTL, FCL and LCL in the Lazarus IDE.
  • Familiarise yourself with, and use, the button Project Options / Test .
  • Have a brief look at the IDE tricks.