Netbeans upset my machine (I think)

[bob.godzicz]

Hi all
I install java 1.4 and texpad a number of years ago, and everything worked fine
After a couple of years I decided to try NetBeans and from there everything went downhill.


I subsequently removed Netbeans via the Windows XP control panel and reinstalled Java and Textpad in that order.

With latest version of Java 1.6-7 and Textpad 5.2 I can compile Java apps and run them, but when I try to run Applets It compiles but when it runs all I get is a black console window with the message 'Press any key to Continue'

I have a load of students work to mark and the inability to run their code is causing major hair loss!

Any comments????

[agnul]

Open the preferences dialog and check the command line for the "run java applet" tool, and then try to run the same command in a console window. Check for errors and fix them. (Most likely cause? appletviewer not found inside the command PATH).

Hope that helps...

[bob.godzicz]

Thanks Angul
for your very prompt reply, I am very impressed.

Textpad version is 5.2.0

I have checked the path in 'Configure/Preferences/tools/appletviewer and it matches the location of the viewer.

In this version it is called 'Tools/Appletviewer' The only option I can see is the 'Run Minimised' option which produces the same result, ie console window with the message 'Press a key to continue' albeit minimised.

The parameters are $File and the Initial Folder is $FileDir

[bob.godzicz]

Success

I must admit I did not quite understand your instructions about 'Run Java Applet'. My Preferences options did not show that.

However, after ressurection an old Sonio Vaio and installing everything from scratch, I discuvered the 'Add' button on the Preferences screen for tools. Netbeans, or something, had reconfigured at the shortcutkeys.

However, I am now back on track and have marked the first batch of the students work. They might not be as happy as me.

Thanks again