Update documentation and fix release

Author: Atraxus

.github/workflows/releaseDeploy.yml

@@ -146,6 +146,15 @@ jobs:
             ${{github.workspace}}/build/RAYX-*.tar.gz
           if-no-files-found: error
 
+      - name: Extract version from tag
+        id: get_version
+        run: echo "version=${GITHUB_REF#refs/tags/v}" >> $GITHUB_ENV
+
+      - name: Archive source code
+        run: |
+          git archive HEAD --format=zip --output=${{github.workspace}}/build/RAYX-source-v${{env.version}}.zip
+
+
   release:
     name: Create Release
     needs: build-and-release
@@ -176,5 +185,6 @@ jobs:
             ${{github.workspace}}/artifacts/ubuntu-artifacts/*.deb
             ${{github.workspace}}/artifacts/ubuntu-artifacts/*.rpm
             ${{github.workspace}}/artifacts/ubuntu-artifacts/*.tar.gz
+            ${{github.workspace}}/artifacts/ubuntu-artifacts/RAYX-source-v${{env.version}}.zip
         env:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

CMakeLists.txt

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.25.2 FATAL_ERROR)
 
 # ---- Project ----
-project(RAYX VERSION 0.21.41)
+project(RAYX VERSION 0.21.3)
 set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 23)
 set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
 set(CMAKE_CUDA_STANDARD 20)

docs/src/Introduction/05-How-to-build.md renamed to docs/src/Introduction/02-How-to-build.md

@@ -0,0 +1,132 @@
+# How to Install
+
+Welcome to the installation guide for RAYX! This section is a work in progress as we refine our release distribution. If you encounter any issues, we're here to help. Please open an issue on GitHub [here](https://github.com/hz-b/rayx/issues/new/choose). Your feedback helps us improve our documentation and installers based on real user experiences.
+
+## Releases
+
+You can find the latest releases of RAYX [here](https://github.com/hz-b/rayx/releases/tag/v0.21.2). Each release includes:
+
+- **rayx-core**: The core library binary.
+- **rayx**: Command-Line Interface (CLI) application.
+- **rayx-ui**: Graphical User Interface (GUI) application.
+- **Data Files**: Includes necessary data, shader, and font files.
+
+## Dependencies
+
+There are some dependencies that might not be handled by every distributed package, installer or archive. We give a general overview of missing dependencies you might encounter here.
+
+### rayx-core
+
+- [HDF5 Library](https://www.hdfgroup.org/download-hdf5/) for faster I/O operations.
+
+### rayx-ui
+
+- GPU driver from AMD, Intel, or NVIDIA.
+
+## Installation Instructions
+
+### Windows
+
+We provide the following options for Windows:
+
+- **Portable Version (.zip)**: No installation required. Just unzip and run.
+- **Installer (.exe)**: An NSIS installer that guides you through the setup process.
+
+**Note:** You may need to install the [Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170).
+
+### Linux
+
+We offer several packages for Linux distributions:
+
+- **Debian Package (.deb)**: For Debian-based systems like Ubuntu.
+- **RPM Package (.rpm)**: For Red Hat-based systems like Fedora.
+- **Tarball (.tar.gz)**: For other Linux systems. Intended for experienced users comfortable with manual installations.
+
+#### Ubuntu (Debian-based Systems)
+
+To install RAYX on Ubuntu:
+
+1. **Download** the `.deb` package from the [releases page](https://github.com/hz-b/rayx/releases/tag/v0.21.2).
+
+2. **Install** the package using:
+
+   ```bash
+   sudo apt install ./rayx-ui_<version>_amd64.deb
+   ```
+
+   Replace `<version>` with the actual version number.
+
+3. **Install Dependencies**:
+
+   ```bash
+   sudo apt-get install libhdf5-dev
+   ```
+
+#### Fedora (Red Hat-based Systems)
+
+To install RAYX on Fedora:
+
+1. **Download** the `.rpm` package from the [releases page](https://github.com/hz-b/rayx/releases/tag/v0.21.2).
+
+2. **Install** the package using:
+
+   ```bash
+   sudo dnf install rayx-ui-<version>.rpm
+   ```
+
+   Replace `<version>` with the actual version number.
+
+3. **Install Dependencies**:
+
+   ```bash
+   sudo dnf install hdf5
+   ```
+
+#### Arch Linux
+
+While we don't provide a native package for Arch Linux, you can use the tarball or build from source.
+
+**Install Dependencies**:
+
+```bash
+sudo pacman -S hdf5
+```
+
+---
+
+### Installing from Tarball (.tar.gz)
+
+The tarball is intended for experienced users who prefer manual installation or are using a Linux distribution not directly supported by our `.deb` or `.rpm` packages.
+
+**Steps**:
+
+1. **Download** the `.tar.gz` file from the [releases page](https://github.com/hz-b/rayx/releases) or use the provided tarball.
+
+2. **Extract** the tarball:
+
+   ```bash
+   tar -xzf RAYX-<version>-Linux.tar.gz
+   ```
+
+   This will create a directory named `RAYX-<version>-Linux`.
+
+3. **Move** the extracted files to a directory of your choice (e.g., `/opt/rayx`):
+
+   ```bash
+   sudo mv RAYX-<version>-Linux /opt/rayx
+   ```
+
+4. **Add to PATH** (optional):
+
+   ```bash
+   echo 'export PATH=/opt/rayx/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc
+   source ~/.bashrc
+   ```
+
+5. **Run RAYX** from the installation directory or after adding it to your PATH.
+
+**Note:** Installing from a tarball does not handle dependencies automatically. You need to ensure all required dependencies are present on your system. Look at the previous sections for guidance.
+
+---
+
+If you have any questions or run into issues during installation, please don't hesitate to [open an issue on GitHub](https://github.com/hz-b/rayx/issues/new/choose). Your input is invaluable in helping us enhance our tools and documentation.

docs/src/Introduction/02-How-to-install.md

@@ -2,12 +2,14 @@
 
 
 - [Introduction](./Introduction/01-Introduction.md)
-    - [Getting Started](./Introduction/02-Getting-Started.md)
-    - [RAYX Commands](./Introduction/03-How-to-use-rayx.md)
+    - [How to Build](./Introduction/02-How-to-build.md)
+    - [How to Build](./Introduction/02-How-to-install.md)
+    - [Getting Started](./Introduction/03-Getting-Started.md)
     - [How to use RAYX-UI](./Introduction/04-How-to-use-rayx-ui.md)
-    - [How to Build](./Introduction/05-How-to-build.md)
-    - [Style Guide](./Introduction/06-Style-Guide.md)
-    - [Literature](./Introduction/07-Literature.md)
+    - [RAYX Commands](./Introduction/05-How-to-use-rayx.md)
+    - [Literature](./Introduction/06-Literature.md)
+    - [Style Guide](./Introduction/07-Style-Guide.md) 
+
 - [Model](./Model/Model.md)
     - [Beamline Objects](./Model/BeamlineObjects/BeamlineObjects.md)
         - [Optical Elements](./Model/BeamlineObjects/OpticalElements/OpticalElements.md)