sfdk-emulator-device-model-show

Show a model properties

$ sfdk emulator device-model-show [model]

$ sfdk emulator device-model-list

sfdk emulator device-model-show [OPTIONS] <DEVICE_MODEL_NAME>

DEVICE_MODEL_NAME
    The unique name or identifier of the emulator device model for which to display detailed information. This is a mandatory argument.

--help, -h
    Display a brief help message and exit. This option shows the command's basic usage and available parameters.

The sfdk-emulator-device-model-show command is part of the Sailfish OS SDK, designed to provide detailed information about a specific emulator device model. Developers use this command to inspect the configuration, capabilities, and properties of predefined or custom emulator models available within their SDK setup.

This includes details like screen resolution, CPU architecture, RAM, storage, and other hardware specifications that an emulated device would possess. It's crucial for understanding how an application might behave on different virtual hardware configurations, aiding in development, testing, and debugging processes for Sailfish OS applications.

By specifying the desired device model name, users can retrieve a comprehensive summary of its characteristics, enabling informed decisions about targeting specific emulator profiles for their development work.

This command requires the Sailfish OS SDK to be installed and configured correctly on the system. The specified device model name must exist within the SDK's registered emulator models; otherwise, an error indicating an unknown or invalid model will be returned. The exact output format and the level of detail provided may vary slightly between different versions of the Sailfish OS SDK.

This command is typically used after listing available device models with sfdk emulator device-model-list to choose a specific model for detailed inspection. The information provided by device-model-show helps in understanding the specifications of a particular emulator model, which can then be used to inform choices when configuring other emulator-related commands, such as sfdk emulator create or sfdk emulator start with specific profiles.

The output of the command is typically human-readable text, detailing various attributes like resolution, memory, processor architecture, and other hardware-related specifications of the selected emulator device model.

The sfdk tool, including its emulator management subcommands, evolved significantly with the Sailfish OS SDK itself. As the platform matured and diversified across various hardware configurations, the need for robust emulator testing became paramount.

Commands like device-model-show were introduced to give developers fine-grained control and insight into the emulated environments, reflecting the increasing complexity and flexibility of the SDK's virtualization capabilities. Its development mirrors the ongoing efforts to streamline Sailfish OS application development and ensure compatibility across a range of virtual devices.

sfdk(1), sfdk-emulator-list(1), sfdk-emulator-device-model-list(1), sfdk-emulator-create(1)