Can't compile java w/ textpad

[Tim Barker]

Hi Expert:

I had text pad on my computer and everything was fine. I then reformatted my computer and dowloaded a new textpad. It seems to work fine except when I try to compile a java file. When I compile I get a message box that states "the system cannot find the file specified." I can compile just fine from the Dos prompt. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling and have even try putting my old copy of textpad back on, but I keep getting the same message. Any ideas?
Thanks

[ryan]

I have the same problem on my winxp pro system... let me know if you figure out a solution... i will let u know if i find out also..

thx,

ryan

[ryan]

well, i did figure out something...

i installed the java applet in the C:\Program Files\JavaSoft directory.

if you look in the C:\Program Files\JavaSoft\JRE\1.3.1_01\bin directory you will find the file java.exe... just make a copy of that file and copy it to the c:\windows\system32 directory. then rename the file to javac.exe.

the program then seemed like it would compile... i got an error in my main that i still have to check..probably my mistake though...good luck.

ryan

[Jeff]

To solve this, you can put in the correct path info in the registry. Go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Helios\TextPad 4\Tools\1,2,or 3 and change the command key to reflect your current location of either the compiler, JVM or appletviewer.
Good luck,
J. C. W.

[Graham Clark]

all you really have to do is make sure java is installed, and then put the bin subdirectory of this installation into your path statement (not classpath)

Graham.

[rbs]

Hi,
When I tried compiling a jva class
1. I got a file not found error. I copied javac into windows\system32 folder
2. having the jdkinstall\bin in the PATH did not help.
3 But now when i try to compile the same class I get the following error message.

I am using Win XP Pro.

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java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: com/sun/tools/javac/Main
Exception in thread "main"
Tool completed with exit code 1
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Any clues?

thanks for your help.
rbs

[JT Reddy]

REf: CAn not compile with text pad

I have the same problem.I can compile and run with DOS.

Previolusly my textpad was working ok. Yesterday I downloaded sdk1.3.1 version and new Textpadeng450. I

When I try to compile, am getting the message "the system cannot find the file specified". I tried the solution of RYAN(copying java.exe and pasting in System32 (changed to javac.exe). STILL I AM GETTING THE SAME MESSAGE.
I hope some one will find a solution.
I am looking forward to hear the solution
TIA
JT