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Java Forum / General / December 2006JDeveloper 10g » Build Java Application as .exe
Hi, I am not sure if I'm in the correct group. I have my J2EE project and I can successfully build a JAR file. I want to convert this .jar to a .exe that can be executed when you double-click on the file. (I know you can setup the Open command on a .jar file to do this, but in the context, it is not possible). I know it is possible with JBuilder to add some Java headers and "make" a .exe behave like a real Win32 executable, but it really is only launching the JVM with the specified archive. Is the same thing possible with JDeveloper ? Thanks! Babalou Babalou wrote on 15.11.2006 20:22: > Hi, I am not sure if I'm in the correct group. > > I have my J2EE project and I can successfully build a JAR file. I want > to convert this .jar to a .exe that can be executed when you > double-click on the file. (I know you can setup the Open command on a > .jar file to do this, but in the context, it is not possible). Usually a J2EE applicaton is considere a Web-Application including (but not limited to) JSP Pages and Servlets. Are you talking about this kind of application, or just a "normal" (fat)client application done in Swing? If the former, there is no way to create an .exe you'll need a Servlet Container (or even an EJB Container) to deploy and run your application. If the latter, have a look a launch4j (on sourceforge) which will generate an exe wrapper around your jar file. You'll still need the Java runtime! Having said this, here is a lot more information on the topic: http://tinyurl.com/o3y4n Thomas J2EE applications must be deployed to a J2EE application server, such as JBoss, WebSphere or WebLogic. Each of those consume applications as EAR files, or to a lesser extent, war files. None of them consume applications as .exe files. Don't fret too much over exe files. Even for stand-alone applications, your Java JAR files will perform comparably to native code. Believe me - I've tested it. Cheers! -Cameron McKenzie Author of the SCJA Certification Guide and What is WebSphere? Certification Resources: www.examscam.com Free WebSphere Tutorials: www.pulpjava.com Free Mock Java Certification Exams: www.scja.com Free J2EE and Java Multimedia Tutorials: www.mcnz.com .. > ...I want to convert this .jar ... >..can be executed when you double-click on the file. Java WebStart can provide that functionality with desktop launch icons, and menu items. Try this (small, sandboxed) example.. <http://www.1point1c.org/spacesim/> (follow the link to spacesim.jnlp) Andrew T. Thank you for the input ! In my particular situation, it's not a webapp, but simply a Swing application. So I will take a look at Launch4j. As for WebStart, this is a good idea and I have something else that could use this instead of the usual .jar launching. Thanks again! ... > In my particular situation, it's not a webapp, The link I directed you to, is for a desktop application. Did you see the application on-screen? Andrew T. > Hi, I am not sure if I'm in the correct group. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Thanks! > Babalou > Hi, I am not sure if I'm in the correct group. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Thanks! > Babalou I want > to convert this .jar to a .exe that can be executed when you double-click on the file by any way. help me out guys 1st thing. Please figure how to use your web-interface to usenet. The first two, empty messages were less than informative. > I want > > to convert this .jar to a .exe that can be executed when you double-click on the file by any way. web-start (as I mentioned earlier in this thread) is the easiest way to get a 'double click launch' for a Java application (or applet). Andrew T. > Hi, I am not sure if I'm in the correct group. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Thanks! > Babalou Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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