Java2exe: Maybe JSMoot is more suitable for you
Seeing a lot of people asking how to turn the Java program to EXE. The most cost-effective approach is too much to use JBuilder, but if you think jbuilder is too cumbership, or if you can't use JBuilder, you can see the introduction below, maybe JSMOOTH, this smart, smart, follow the GPL open source tool help you. (
http://jsmooth.sourceforge.net/)
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Overview
JSMooth Is A Java Executable Wrapper (in Other Words, IT "Converts" Java TO EXE).
It builds standard Windows executable binaries (.exe) that launch java applications. Such binaries contain all the information needed to launch your java application, ie the classpath, the java properties, the jvm version required, and so on. If Java is not installed , IT Helps the Users by Displaying Them A Notice Before Launch Automatic A Browser To A Web Site Where The Can Download A JVM.
FEATURES
Smooth user experience
Your users see and use a standard windows Exe binary No more technical explanation on .jar, on javaw association, etc. The Jsmooth EXE are smart:. If no VM is found, your users are nicely explained how to install Java and / or are Redirected to a Web Site (Depending on The selected wrapper).
Flexible Automatic Java VM Detection
Detects the location of any Sun JVM installed. The wrappers use several strategies to detect all the JVM available on a computer, using windows registry, environment variables, windows path. Detects and uses Microsoft's JView (for 1.0 and 1.1 Java applications), if available . The JVM search sequence is fully customizable using the GUI. If a JVM is bundled with your software, you can force the wrappers to use it. Specify which versions of the JVM are compatible with your software.
Graphical User Interface
A Swing-based project editor allows you to easily configure the executable binary for your software. Associate an icon to your executable, using a .ICO, .PNG, or .GIF file (automatic color reduction is done if necessary) .Application configuration
Easy java properties configuration: specify the tag = value pairs you want the wrappers to pass to your java application System environment variable are available in the java properties definition:. Just use the standard Windows% VARIABLE% syntax in your properties definition Pass special variables. that are not available to Java program, such as the executable path and name, and even the computer name. Specify all the classpath configuration, adding .jar, .zip, or directories, with an intuitive GUI. Want to modify the current directory used BY YOUR JAVA Application? The Wrappers Will Handle this for you.
Wrappers
Provided with several exe wrappers skeletons, so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs! Use one of the provided wrapper or create your own, and plug-it seamlessly into the jsmooth framework.
