how can I create executable file for the program written on Java?

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everyone, how can I create executable file for the program written on Java in Eclipse Helios? I mean to create small icon to be able start program only by double-clicking on its icon, thanks in advance edited I mean executable for Windows

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 22 '11 at 01:56

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Export .jar in eclipse. (how to)
Use JSmooth (info) to make an .exe file. (how to)

answered Jan 22 '11 at 01:56

Shaggieh

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Can you extract the jar from the exe, if you like to use it on a different OS? – user unknown Mar 19 '11 at 08:55

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 22 '11 at 00:46

Here is a tutorial that shows you how to make a jar file from eclipse.

If Java is installed on the computer, you can execute your application by doubleclicking the jar file:

http://ecs.victoria.ac.nz/Courses/COMP205_2009T1/TutorialEclipseExportToJar

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jan 22 '11 at 00:53

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You didn't mention what platform you are using. There are 2 ways I can think of.

The easiest way is for you to create a *.bat file (in Windows) that contains the java YourApp command line.

If you want to create a more fancy installer and executable, you can use NSIS script to do so. Since you are using eclipse, consider trying EclipseNSIS to generate the NSIS script, which is much faster and easier than writing it yourself from ground up.

answered Jan 22 '11 at 00:53

limc

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.bat on windows and .sh on *nix – Ilya Saunkin Jan 22 '11 at 00:59
You can create a file in Windows, then rename the extension to ".bat". That's it. You will notice the icon automatically change. Double clicking it will execute it, so you want to right click on it, then "edit" that will open that bat file in a notepad. Then type it your java command and save it. – limc Jan 22 '11 at 01:01

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Jan 22 '11 at 02:01

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The best answer for this situation is to launch the app. using Java Web Start. JWS can not only create desktop and start menu launch items, but provides automatic updates, cross-platform compatibility and much more.

answered Jan 22 '11 at 02:01

Andrew Thompson

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score 1 · Answer 5 · answered Jan 22 '11 at 02:15

Create a 1-line metafile to specify which class the JVM should look for to start with the main(String[]) method.
Run the command jar cmf [metafileName] [jarfileName] [classfiles] [img/txtDirectories]
You have an executable jar file - type in "java -jar jarfileName" or, directly "jarfileName" at your prompt. On windows, you can also double click on the jar file logo/name to get it started.

Good wishes, - M.S.

PS: Here is the link to a more detailed tutorial: http://csdl.ics.hawaii.edu/~johnson/613f99/modules/04/jar-files.html

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