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    This document provides instructions for running Java programs using a JDK and text editor on Windows. It explains how to set the PATH and CLASSPATH environment variables in the autoexec.bat file to allow the Java compiler and runtime to find necessary files. It then outlines the steps to write, compile, and run a Java application or applet by entering the code in a text editor, compiling with javac, and running with java or appletviewer.

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    This document provides instructions for running Java programs using a JDK and text editor on Windows. It explains how to set the PATH and CLASSPATH environment variables in the autoexec.bat file to allow the Java compiler and runtime to find necessary files. It then outlines the steps to write, compile, and run a Java application or applet by entering the code in a text editor, compiling with javac, and running with java or appletviewer.

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    This document provides instructions for running Java programs using a JDK and text editor on Windows. It explains how to set the PATH and CLASSPATH environment variables in the autoexec.bat file to allow the Java compiler and runtime to find necessary files. It then outlines the steps to write, compile, and run a Java application or applet by entering the code in a text editor, compiling with javac, and running with java or appletviewer.

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    How to Run Java Programs with JDK and a Text Editor

    by C. Thomas Wu

    In this document, we will explain how to run Java programs using a plain JDK and Notepad. Althoug there are many possible variations, to make things simple, we will explain here one particular way that should apply to almost everybody. For this handout, we assume the Windows platform. If you are taking a class, you should check with your instructor or T.A. for instructions specific to your case.

    1.0 Location of JDK and JavaBook package


    You must download the JDK from Sun Microsystems (www.javasoft.com/products/jdk/ 1.2/) and the javabook package from our web site (www.drcaffeine.com). We strongly recommend that you download the sample programs also from our web site. We assume the most recent JDK, which is Java 2 Platform (formally called JDK 1.2). Most of the discussions presented here will apply to older versions of JDK, but please be aware that the javabook package requires JDK 1.1.5 or above.

    2.0 Directory Structure


    We assume the JDK is installed under the directory jdk1.2 in the C: drive.

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    For the javabook package and sample files, we assume the following directory structure: C: JavaProjects javabook SamplePrograms Ch1 . . Ch15

    . .

    Notice that the Java package and the OS directory have one-to-one correspondence. Make sure that the javabook directory contains all the bytecode files of the javabook package (MainWindow.class, InputBox.class, etc.)

    3.0 Modify the Autoexec.bat File


    You must let Java compiler know where the packages and other necessary files can be located. The most straightforward way to do this is to modify the autoexec.bat file. First, you should modify the PATH environment variable, so you can invoke the Java commands from any directory. Add the following line:
    SET PATH=%PATH%;C:\JDK1.2\BIN

    Second, to let the Java compiler find the necessary packages, add the following line:
    SET CLASSPATH=.;C:\JavaProjects

    Notice that theres a dot (period) right after the equal symbol.

    4.0 Entering a Java Program


    Using Notepad or any other text editor, enter your Java program. When you save the program to a file, name this file with the class name you are defining and add a suffix .java. For example, suppose the class is FunTime, then you save this program to a file named FunTime.java. We recommend you create a separate directory (folder) for each project (program). For example, you may want to create a directory named Test1 under the JavaProjects directory and place the source file Funtime.java in Test1.

    5.0 Compiling a Java Program


    Now open the DOS Prompt window and enter the command javac to compile a program. For example,

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    Running a Java Application Program

    > javac FunTime.java

    6.0 Running a Java Application Program


    After a successful compilation, you can run it by entering

    > java FunTime

    at the DOS prompt.

    7.0 Quick Summary


    Heres a quick summary of the steps you take to enter, compile, and run a Java program.
    1. Modify the file autoexec.bat. (You do this only once.) 2. Enter the program using a text editor. 3. Compiler the program with javac. 4. Run the program with java.

    8.0 Running Applets


    Steps for compiling and executing applets are similar to those for applications. The main difference is that an applet requires an html file. The role of html files is explained in Chapter 2. Here are the steps to compile and run an applet. I will use MyFirstApplet as an example.
    1. Using a text editor, enter the applet code and save it in the file MyFirstAp-

    plet.java.
    2. Compile MyFirstApplet.java using javac. 3. Using a text editor, create the corresponding html file MyFirstApplet.html. 4. Run the applet using appletviewer:

    > appletviewer MyFirstApplet.html

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