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 ==== Creating an Executable JAR File ==== ==== Creating an Executable JAR File ====
  
 +You can create an executable JAR file by including  a manifest that includes a ''%%Main-Class:%%'' directive.  For more information, see the  [[ http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/deployment/jar/appman.html | tutorial ]].
  
-An "executable JAR" file can be executed using the ''%%java%%''  tool with the ''%%-jar%%'' switch or, if the associations are  set properly, by "clicking" on it.+The manifest can include a ''Class-Path'' entry that can contain external class files and jar files. FOr more information, see the  
 +[[https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/deployment/jar/downman.html | tutorial ]].
  
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-You can create an executable JAR file by including  a manifest that includes a ''%%Main-Class:%%'' directive.  For more information, see the  [[ http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/deployment/jar/appman.html | tutorial ]]. 
  
 ==== Running an Executable .jar File ==== ==== Running an Executable .jar File ====
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   - Open a command shell/terminal window.   - Open a command shell/terminal window.
   - Change the working  directory to the directory that contains the ''%%.jar%%'' file (using the  [[https://ss64.com/|cd command]])   - Change the working  directory to the directory that contains the ''%%.jar%%'' file (using the  [[https://ss64.com/|cd command]])
-  - Execute the application as follows: ''%% java -jar //filename//.jar %%''+  - Execute the application as follows: ''java -jar //filename//.jar''
  
 You can also run an executable .jar file from a file explorer/finder by double-clicking on it. However, your associations and permissions must first be setup. You can also run an executable .jar file from a file explorer/finder by double-clicking on it. However, your associations and permissions must first be setup.