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[DivideByZero]

How can I convert my "GUI.java" or "GUI.class" to a program that will run when I double click it?

[Xav]

You need to compile it into an executable file, such as a .exe file.

[DivideByZero]

how can you do that?

I've also seen some java programs run w/o being .exe like programs in Welcome to the new Sodaplay | sodaplay.com

[Xav]

If you want a program that can be run instantly from a web page, compile it into a JNLP file. Then, when the user clicks on the file, the browser offers to open it straight into Java's Web Start Launcher, so you can run the program straight away. It depends on the software you are using to create your software, as to how you compile it.

[DivideByZero]

oh ok. well I have a GUI program that I created with java and I really want to be able to just double click and launch it instead of running it through my compiler.

Can anyone give me steps on how to do it?

[Xav]

As I said, you need to compile it to an executable file. This may be labelled as 'Publish' or something similar. Take a look around the menus of the software you're using to create your program, and look for an option like the one described here.

[DivideByZero]

Where is that in eclipse?

[Xav]

I'm not sure, I've never used Eclipse. Take a look through the menus, and if you're still stuck, look at the help/support pages.

[WingedPanther]

You can also associate .jar files with the java runtime environment, allowing you to double-click and "open" them with java.

[Xav]

I've tried running .jar files, but I get an error, So I use .exe files mostly.