Installing Library with a space in it's name

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Howdy, I am very new at Arduino so please go easy on me. :wink: I bought this Wi-Fi Shield to use with my Arduino Mega 2560. I've downloaded the library files which are available under description. When I try to install them I get the error message.

'The library "WIFI Shield" cannot be used.
Library names must contain only basic letters and numbers.
(ASCII only and no spaces, and it cannot start with a number)'

Can you please advise how to change the Library name so it complies. (Why would they have a library name that cannot be installed?)

Link to Wi-Fi Shield

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If it the library from the page you linked to it is quite old.
Maybe ask the seller to provide a more up to date one that actually has a proper library inside it.

It is a "doit" made shield so there should be some more up to date versions around.

This thread may also be of use.

Could you also take a few moments to Learn How To Use The Forum.
It will help you get the best out of the forum in the future.
Other general help and troubleshooting advice can be found here.

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You need to select the folder the library is directly under. The "WIFI Shield" folder contains multiple things. The library is in a subfolder.

Select the WIFI Shield\Example code\Library\uartWIFI folder and the library will be installed successfully.

4

Thank you Pert and Bob for your help. I followed your advice Pert and the library installed correctly.

5

You're welcome. I'm glad to hear it's working now. Enjoy!
Per