Applet outside of Forte IDE 1

[tmryan]

Been teaching myslef Java using Forte. I've written an applet that runs fine inside the Forte IDE - but doesn't run outside. It loads in IE OK - text fields accept input - but my button does not process the data.

Any ideas?

Thanks Tim Ryan
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[Guest_imported]

Java IDE's are evil. Learn to program with a text editor, and you'll learn how to program, not drag-and-drop.

 

[LeonTang]

BradMalia, not all IDE's are 'evil'. I am using an IDE that doesn't support drop and drag and I am sure there are plenty around too. I use 1 because it would help me save time in debugging the program and if there are many errors, I would be able to see all of them(different case from DOS)

Tim Ryan, perhaps you can post your codes here. I have never heard of or seen such things happening so I guess the problems lies in your codes or in your browser.

Leon

 

[tmryan]

Thanks for the help - but I found the problem was my java.policy file. I would have to guess that running from within the Forte IDE doesn't require the java.policy(or uses some other policy file).

Thanks again for your help.
Tim Tim Ryan
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[LeonTang]

Hi Tim, yes you are right. Running of applets in IDEs used appletviewer and in appletviewers, they would take it that your applet is 'safe' so you will be able to run it just like a normal application.

However, when you try to run the applet in a browser, your applet will not have full rights to the client and server pc due to security reasons.

Leon

 

[tmryan]

Leon,

What IDE do you use. I agree that one shouldn't get lazy and use drag&drop - but I do like the auto-complete aspects of an IDE. I can't put all the classes & methods in my brain.

Thanks
Tim Tim Ryan
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[wushutwist]

Viva La JBuilder! Wushutwist

 

[GT500FOMOCO]

TextPad

http://www.textpad.com

;-)

TextPad allows you to run your MS-DOS based compiler from Windows. It's a text editor that allows you to set tools to use things like the java compiler & runner from Sun, and the applet viewer. "and everything under the sun is in tune
but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." --Pink Floyd: Eclipse

"I'm going to spend eternity
reinstalling Windows." --Reinstalling Windows: by some British guy

 

[LeonTang]

tmryan: I am currently using JPadPro. You can download it from anywhere but it has a limit of 30 days (I think). Luckily, you can get a crack from the web

Regards,
Leon

 

[tmryan]

I've been playing with JBuilder and Forte. I actually like the look of JBuilder a little better than Forte - but I like going to the source (Sun) with Forte. I also feel sometimes I should just do it in Textpad (old school). This is an interesting topic. I can understand both sides of the argument. Tim Ryan
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[GT500FOMOCO]

You can get TextPad free for an evaluation & just never pay for it. It's the full version too. "and everything under the sun is in tune
but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." --Pink Floyd: Eclipse

"I'm going to spend eternity
reinstalling Windows." --Reinstalling Windows: by some British guy

 

[SonSon]

Funny to see programmers suggesting how avoid paying for the software they use. I'd have thought they'd be among the most sensitive on the issue...

 

[oldjo]

I like to use a text editor called pfe for developing java unfortunately it is no longer in development but can be downloaded free from:

http://www.lancs.ac.uk/people/cpaap/pfe/

Very old fasioned

 

[GT500FOMOCO]

If the company gives you the software for free, then they deserve to get riped off. "and everything under the sun is in tune
but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." --Pink Floyd: Eclipse

"I'm going to spend eternity
reinstalling Windows." --Reinstalling Windows: by some British guy

 

[tmryan]

>GT500FOMOCO Writes:
>If the company gives you the software for free, then they >deserve to get riped off.

So if you let your neighbor drive your car to see if he wanted to buy it - then he can keep it and not pay you - right? You let him drive it - you deserve to get ripped off. Tim Ryan
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