.. _running_application:

Running the Application
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1.  **Ensure Setup is Complete:** All prerequisites installed, dependencies met, and models downloaded (see :ref:`setup_installation`).
2.  **Navigate to Project Root:** Open your terminal and ``cd`` into the project's root directory.
3.  **Run** :doc:`main.py <../../main>`:

    .. code-block:: bash

       python main.py

4.  **GUI Interaction:**
    *   The **Mode Selection** page will appear first.
    *   Choose "Real Driving Mode," "Carla Simulation Mode," or "Q&A."
    *   **If Real/Carla Mode is chosen:**
        *   The corresponding **Configuration Page** will appear.
        *   Verify or input settings. Click "Save & Continue."
        *   The **ADAS View** will load.
        *   In CARLA mode, use W (throttle), S (brake), A (steer left), D (steer right) to control the ego vehicle (ADAS view must have focus).
    *   **If Q&A is chosen:**
        *   The **Q&A Page** will appear for chatbot interaction.
    *   Navigate between views using the provided buttons.