Michael William

I will touch on the Path issue in a moment, once I got the Class File, i tried to run the class file but was not successful

I was able to compile Java at the command prompt. Unfortunately, I had some issues so in order for it to work I had to move the actual file I wanted to be compiled to the same folder javac.exe was in. I will have to do some more work with that. My goal is to create an executable file. I now have a .class file but it wont launch?

ok so with this .java file that i have. I agree with your original statement that its editable, but how do i make it executable? do i need to compile or decompile it?

i found a better link
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/components/table.html#simple

when i dowload one of the examples, there is a src folder with a .java file in it this is not "executable" as a JNLP file is

I have been asking around and was told to use Eclipse. I am trying to use that code found at oracle's website to start with and branch out from there.

Edit
I am still a bit confused so I think the best way for me to understand is to use a metaphor. If I want to edit HTML code I simply edit an html file in notepad. If I want to edit the java code found on this page http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/examples/components/, the simpletabledemo, how do I edit it? Pardon my stupidity or slowness to learn. Please help me get from point A to point B. Thanks!

Can I get anyone to help me merge these two items? I am not familiar with yoplet.

I am still a bit confused so I think the best way for me to understand is to use a metaphor. If I want to edit HTML code I simply edit an html file in notepad. If I want to edit the java code found on this page http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/examples/components/, the simpletabledemo, how do I edit it? Pardon my stupidity or slowness to learn. Please help me get from point A to point B. Thanks!

understood.

I downloaded the Simple Table Demo Project and it only has a .java file in it along with other items, but I cant RUN it like i can a jnlp file. Sorry im still learning.

Do I need to download Netbeans IDE?

This is the code for simpletabledemo

/* * Copyright (c) 1995, 2008, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. * * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * * - Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. * * - Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the * documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. * * - Neither the name of Oracle or the names of its * contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived * from this software without specific prior written permission. * * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS * IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, * THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR * PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR * CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, * EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, * PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR * PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF * LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING * NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. */ package components; /* * SimpleTableDemo.java requires no other files. */ import javax.swing.JFrame; import javax.swing.JPanel; import javax.swing.JScrollPane; import javax.swing.JTable; import java.awt.Dimension; import java.awt.GridLayout; import java.awt.event.MouseAdapter; import java.awt.event.MouseEvent; public class SimpleTableDemo extends JPanel { private boolean DEBUG = false; public SimpleTableDemo() { super(new GridLayout(1,0)); String[] columnNames = {"First Name", "Last Name", "Sport", "# of Years", "Vegetarian"}; Object[][] data = { {"Kathy", "Smith", "Snowboarding", new Integer(5), new Boolean(false)}, {"John", "Doe", "Rowing", new Integer(3), new Boolean(true)}, {"Sue", "Black", "Knitting", new Integer(2), new Boolean(false)}, {"Jane", "White", "Speed reading", new Integer(20), new Boolean(true)}, {"Joe", "Brown", "Pool", new Integer(10), new Boolean(false)} }; final JTable table = new JTable(data, columnNames); table.setPreferredScrollableViewportSize(new Dimension(500, 70)); table.setFillsViewportHeight(true); if (DEBUG) { table.addMouseListener(new MouseAdapter() { public void mouseClicked(MouseEvent e) { printDebugData(table); } }); } //Create the scroll pane and add the table to it. JScrollPane scrollPane = new JScrollPane(table); //Add the scroll pane to this panel. add(scrollPane); } private void printDebugData(JTable table) { int numRows = table.getRowCount(); int numCols = table.getColumnCount(); javax.swing.table.TableModel model = table.getModel(); System.out.println("Value of data: "); for (int i=0; i < numRows; i++) { System.out.print(" row " + i + ":"); for (int j=0; j < numCols; j++) { System.out.print(" " + model.getValueAt(i, j)); } System.out.println(); } System.out.println("--------------------------"); } /** * Create the GUI and show it. For thread safety, * this method should be invoked from the * event-dispatching thread. */ private static void createAndShowGUI() { //Create and set up the window. JFrame frame = new JFrame("SimpleTableDemo"); frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE); //Create and set up the content pane. SimpleTableDemo newContentPane = new SimpleTableDemo(); newContentPane.setOpaque(true); //content panes must be opaque frame.setContentPane(newContentPane); //Display the window. frame.pack(); frame.setVisible(true); } public static void main(String[] args) { //Schedule a job for the event-dispatching thread: //creating and showing this application's GUI. javax.swing.SwingUtilities.invokeLater(new Runnable() { public void run() { createAndShowGUI(); } }); } }

Can this truly be run locally (clientside)

Ah. I guess I am slightly confused. Right now i have the zip file for the SimpleTable Demo but I want to see what I am doing. Thus I am looking for the JNLP file. I know you said to use the run command but that didnt work for me. if possible I would like to have a file that loads what I have done automatically, just like the JNLP file does. So if I wanted to show it to someone on the intranet level I could. Thanks!

I have not created any java apps before but I am a quick learner. I know it can be launched in that manner but how can I sync up the jnlp file with the java file. It doesnt even appear they reference each other. Just looking to start somewhere

Just as a further example, I went to http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/examples/components/

and downloaded the Simple Table Demo Project and also the viewed the SimpleTableDemo.java
but there is no launchable file within this zipped folder, no jlnp file, altho i see the link for it is here http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorialJWS/uiswing/components/ex6/SimpleTableDemo.jnlp

I want to create it locally

So at this point I would like to start working with JTable but do they have an official website? More importantly, is there a simple example that I can modify? I found a few but they are all referencing external files. I am familiar with html and php so this shouldnt be too hard.

I found this link, but I am not sure how to create the files locally.

http://www.java2s.com/Tutorial/Java/0240__Swing/CreatingaJTable.htm

Ah ok perfect. I guess the only question that remains is what route to take with this. #1. use jquery tablesorter to read/write the excel files is this possible using the yoplet or using jtable within IE? or #2. Use this sample which i believe is jTable and make something from it http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorialJWS/uiswing/components/ex6/TableSortDemo.jnlp Or #3 is there an better option? I think Jtable may have the options I am looking for but I have put so much time into the look and layout in HTML per the jquery Tablesorter work. thank you