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| student:java:jar [2022/11/07 21:33] – [Testing an Executable .jar File] stewarmc | student:java:jar [2023/09/04 16:19] – bernstdh |
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| ===== The Java Archive Tool (jar) ===== | ===== The Java Archive Tool (jar) ===== |
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| Depending on your operating system, you may need to change the permissions of the executable ''%%.jar%%'' file (i.e., provide permission to execute). In most OSs this can be done from the command line (using ''%%chmod%%'') or from the GUI (in a variety of different ways). | Depending on your operating system, you may need to change the permissions of the executable ''%%.jar%%'' file (i.e., provide permission to execute). In most OSs this can be done from the command line (using ''%%chmod%%'') or from the GUI (in a variety of different ways). |
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| | ==== Associations and Executable .jar Files ==== |
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| You may also need to set the default manner in which it is "opened" (i.e., instruct the OS to used the Java runtime). This is sometimes also called the files "association" or "default program". From the command line: in MS Windows you can use ''%%assoc%%'', is OS X you can edit ''%%~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.launchservices.plist%%'', and in Linux you can edit ''%%/usr/share/applications/defaults.list%%'' From the GUI: in MS Windows you can click on <key>Start</key>+<key>Default Programs</key>, in OS X you can right-click on the file and use <key>File</key>+<key>Get Info</key>, and in Linux you can right-click and select <key>Properties</key> | You may also need to set the default manner in which it is "opened" (i.e., instruct the OS to used the Java runtime). This is sometimes also called the files "association" or "default program". From the command line: in MS Windows you can use ''%%assoc%%'', in OS X you can edit ''%%~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.LaunchServices.plist%%'', and in Linux you can edit ''%%/usr/share/applications/defaults.list%%'' From the GUI: in MS Windows you can click on <key>Start</key>+<key>Default Programs</key>, in OS X you can right-click on the file and use <key>File</key>+<key>Get Info</key>, and in Linux you can right-click and select <key>Properties</key>. |
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| ==== Testing an Executable .jar File ==== | ==== Testing an Executable .jar File ==== |
