Thread: How to run a Java based project with using netbeans everytime.

Hi,

I am new to this forum and dont know Java programming. But I was hoping someone will help me with my problem.

I am running a free Java based project from Github as per the steps in this website (in the attachment: I am unable to post links as I am a new member
link.txt)


It is basically a free tool which is not available in its standalone version. But by following the steps I can run it from netbeans every time.I wanted to know if there is any technique to run the program directly without having to run it through netbeans ie. through an icon (as in the case of other programs like MS Word etc).

Looking forward to hear from someone.

Thanks and Regards,
Arvind Gupta

In NetBeans under the Projects tab on the left side, right-click the project and select Clean and Build. When that's finished, it should create a new "dist" folder under your project's main folder (along side the "src", "nbproject", etc folders). You would give (distribute) the "dist" folder to others for them to run your program. Inside the "dist" folder will be a .jar file that can be double-clicked to launch the program stand-alone (outside of NetBeans). That assumes .jar files are properly associated with java.exe in Windows, which is usually the case. Or as Norm said, you can create a batch file launcher, but that's usually unnecessary unless you have a more complex situation like needing JVM parameters to prefer IPv4 over IPv6, or to force OpenGL instead of DirectDraw for graphics.