How to make a shortcut to Java desktop application?

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I have made a desktop application in Java (using JDBC and Swing) using Eclipse. I want to make a shortcut to this application (an icon). When the icon is double clicked, the application will run.

How to do it?

Would an Exectutable JAR do the trick for you ? – Jean-Philippe Roy Mar 08 '13 at 14:05 — Jean-Philippe Roy, Mar 08 '13 at 14:05
That would depend on the platform you want to deploy on. – Thomas Mar 08 '13 at 14:07 — Thomas, Mar 08 '13 at 14:07

score 4 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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Deploy the app. using Java Web Start. Not only does it have a simple system for installing desk-top and menu item shortcuts (on supported OS) for an app. with icons, but also offers the IntegrationService that allows the shortcuts to be examined/installed programmatically.

For more details see this answer. The 2 icons on the right hand side (JotPad & StarZoom) were installed by JWS.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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answered Mar 08 '13 at 14:44

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Well integrated on Mac OS X, too. – trashgod Mar 08 '13 at 14:57

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 08 '13 at 14:06

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Make the shortcut/icon execute your application:

java -jar yourApplication.jar org.example.your.MainClass

answered Mar 08 '13 at 14:06

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I am doing it first time.. Will u please elaborate, how to do ? – Praful Mar 08 '13 at 14:16

score 0 · Answer 3 · edited Sep 22 '15 at 11:13

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If it is a web application - Go to Desktop + Right Click + Select New Option + Select Shortcut option + Specify your path in the location field + Click Next + Type the shortcut name + Finish.

So, now you can view your application as a desktop shortcut and if you click on it, it will automatically load your web application on one click. Then you can change the Shortcut Icons in properties.

Thank you.

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answered Sep 22 '15 at 10:59

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What OS is this for? – PatrickT May 13 '18 at 15:21

How to make a shortcut to Java desktop application?

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