question is: what is included in the executable jar when exporting as such from Eclipse?
I am asking because I would like to know, for example, if I have an image in the project root, would that image be included in the export?
Clarification: I am talking about runnable jar files (edited)
You mean File->Export...->Runnable JAR file? Only the class files are in the jar and - if this option is selected - the linked libraries. You can, however create a source folder (name it "ressources" or so) and this will also be included in your jar.
Eclipse JAR exporter follows JAR Package Specification:
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/1.4.2/docs/guide/jar/jar.html
But as always - the best option to learn is just give it a try.
It's quick and straightforward.
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So my old jar has the libraries exported into it as folders containing the .class files. And my new jar has each library .jar packaged into my jar in a libs folder like my workspace. I need it to export with the former setup. Pictures below explain my issue further.
The reason the packaging changed is because I reinstalled my OS and I don't remember how I had done it before since it's been a while since I last exported a jar for this project, I think what I did last time to get around this issue was I used IntelliJ Idea to export it but I'd much prefer figure this out with Eclipse. There seems to be a setting that does exactly what I want under the Runnable Jar Export wizard but I'm not exporting a runnable jar as it doesn't have a Main method.
old jar picture:
new jar picture:
new jar picture 2:
Yes, a fat JAR can be created via the Runnable JAR file, but not via the JAR file export wizard.
So either
create a dummy main method or
use Ant, Maven, Gradle or something else
to create a fat JAR.
Make sure that you put everything in the source folder that you want to copy to the output folder and include in the JAR.
Switching to IntelliJ Idea allowed me to export in this manner out of the box with default settings. If anyone knows how to get this function in Eclipse feel free to add it.
Edit: as per #howlger's comments I've found a solution where Eclipse works perfectly for my use case.
So I have a small Java program with some gui that I have runnning in eclipse just fine. I followed the fatjar tutorial to create the .jar, but when I try to run the .jar the first gui window appears but none of the functions work. When I ran it in cp, clicking the button generated an exception basically saying some of the object types could not be resolved as type, all of which were from import libraries. Has anyone seen this before, I tried using this program jarfix for an issue similar to mine, but nothing.
Please define
When I ran it in cp
The format of the java command should look something like
java -cp /path/to/jars com.main.class
You could start locating the source of the problem by opening the jar file with an archive program (e.g. winzip) and look if the class / type is included in the jar file or not.
If it is there it might be a classpath issue. If it is not there something is wrong with building the jar file. Musn't the included jar file be set in the "Order and Export" tab in the java buildpath dialog?
I am not aware of fatjar. But I faced similar problem, might be somewhere it is linked to your issue.
In my case everything was working when I was running through eclipse, but when I created JAR using Eclipse I faced issue as what you are facing, but in my case it was issue of accessing resources inside JAR File.
So solution was,
Right Click -> Export as -> Jar, here check the box "Add Directory Entries" and then create the JAR. Ans all worked.
Above all, first you should check whether the jar which is generate is correct or not by just open it with winrar or similar tool and see all classes and resources are placed properly.
An alternative would to place all those jar files in the same folder. i.e. if your application jar file is App.jar and other dependencies are A.jar and B.jar. Then drop A.jar and B.jar in the same folder as App.jar.
If you double click on App.jar it will by taking the other dependencies in the same folder by default.
I'm using number of java files as common in different ADF projects, I want to archive them in jar file so I can import this archive file from any new project to use the java libraries in the project, I tried create it in jdeveloper but no luck.
Thank you for any advice,
You can use the following article to understand the way.
creating a Jar file
jar cf jar-file input-file(s)
But still you can zip a file using windows zip utility or winzip and rename it as a jar file. It is not official but it works.
No matter how big or small you project is, the best answer to this question IMHO is a build tool. I would recommend maven, it is a great tool. It will take some time to get into and it will probably slow down your pace at first but the rewards of knowing how to use a tool like that are very big.
http://maven.apache.org/
from your terminal - go to the directory where you have the files you want to jar and type the command
jar -cf myjarfile.jar *.java
hope this helps
see also:
Creating a JAR File
Assuming that the files that you want to reuse are related to ADF you should read about using ADF Libraries to increase reusability.
See: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E16162_01/web.1112/e16182/reusing_components.htm#BEIGHHCG
I'm finally done with my project, JConsole Maker. I put all the Javadoc comments in and I'm ready to export the Javadoc. I just don't know how. I can do it into a folder, but is there any specific way to export it to a .jar so Eclipse developers can use it too?
My answers does not correspond exactly what you're asking but here is a way to build a .jar of your project (JConsole Maker) with associated javadoc:
Once you have generated the javadoc into a folder, do
File > Export...> Java > Jar File and check "Export Java source files and resources".
Then your javadoc will be associated with your whole project.
Please notice that your sources files will also be included...
I have a jar file which is used in html file as applet. I want to modify the content of the jar file and to rebuild the jar file so that the html will work fine with the new jar file. How can i do this??
I already tried unzipping using 7zip nad modified the source and created the new jar. But when i use it in html it shows some java.lang.Classnotfound error
You can unjar or rejar the classes and source files as you wish.
unjar
jar -xvf abc.jar
jar
jar cf abc.jar input-files
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/deployment/jar/build.html
Make the changes in the code (.java files), recompile to get the .class files. Then simply replace the old .class files in the jar with the new ones. I usually use WinZip, but you can use whatever app that can handle .Zip files. It should just work.
I've faced cases where the launcher of the app uses some sort of verification and checks for this kind of changes. I had to use a new launch script. This doesn't seem to be your case though.
This is surely possible from the command line. Use the u option for jar
From the Java Tutorials:
jar uf jar-file input-file(s)
"Any files already in the archive having the same pathname as a file being added will be overwritten."
See Updating a JAR File
A brief test shows this quickly updates changes apart from trying to delete the file.
I haven't seen this answer on other threads about modifying jar files, and many, marked as duplicates, suggest there is no alternative but to remake the jar completely. Please correct if wrong.
JARs are just ZIP files, use whatever utility you like and edit away!
Disclaimer: When reverse engineering any code be sure that you are staying within the limits of the law and adhering to the license of that code.
Follow the instructions above to unpack the JAR.
Find the original source of the JAR (perhaps its on SourceForge) and download the source, modify the source, and rebuild your own JAR.
You can also decompile the class files in the JAR. This is a rather advanced process and has a lot of "gotchas".