JarBuilder simplifies jar file creation for Java programmers.
JarBuilder is an excellent tool for Java programmers to create jar files with ease. It has a sleek Swing GUI and is written in Java. While JarBuilder may not be programmed like a classic wizard, it allows programmers to create their own jar files via three simple steps. Firstly, users can select the necessary files to include in the jar file. Secondly, they can choose to load or write their own manifest file. Additionally, JarBuilder can perform an automatic search for main classes and add the relevant statement to the manifest file. Finally, users can select the compression level of the jar file, and JarBuilder will create the file for them.
Although Java developers can build their jar files manually or via tools like ant, JarBuilder is much faster for smaller projects. For instance, programmers do not need to create a manifest file solely for the Main-Class statement.
System requirements for using JarBuilder include Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5 or later. JarBuilder is written in Java and should run on any Java-supported platform. To install, users can unzip the downloaded archive and double click on the symbol (on some platforms) or run the following command: java -jar JarBuilder.jar. Additionally, for the kunststoff look & feel support, the kunststoff.jar file must be in the same directory as the JarBuilder.jar file.
The latest release of JarBuilder includes several new features, such as new version numeration, new class VarUtils for various methods and constants, JBMenu for creating the menu, JBCore for main operations, and new classes for the various JPanels. Moreover, deprecated methods have been replaced, and there is a JSlider for precise compression rate settings. The release also includes new interfaces for menu and button event handling, a new method for file path string resizing, and the entire source is now in the package ch.fulgur.jarbuilder. Lastly, some bugs have been removed.
Overall, JarBuilder is a valuable tool for Java programmers who need to create jar files quickly and efficiently.
Although Java developers can build their jar files manually or via tools like ant, JarBuilder is much faster for smaller projects. For instance, programmers do not need to create a manifest file solely for the Main-Class statement.
System requirements for using JarBuilder include Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5 or later. JarBuilder is written in Java and should run on any Java-supported platform. To install, users can unzip the downloaded archive and double click on the symbol (on some platforms) or run the following command: java -jar JarBuilder.jar. Additionally, for the kunststoff look & feel support, the kunststoff.jar file must be in the same directory as the JarBuilder.jar file.
The latest release of JarBuilder includes several new features, such as new version numeration, new class VarUtils for various methods and constants, JBMenu for creating the menu, JBCore for main operations, and new classes for the various JPanels. Moreover, deprecated methods have been replaced, and there is a JSlider for precise compression rate settings. The release also includes new interfaces for menu and button event handling, a new method for file path string resizing, and the entire source is now in the package ch.fulgur.jarbuilder. Lastly, some bugs have been removed.
Overall, JarBuilder is a valuable tool for Java programmers who need to create jar files quickly and efficiently.
What's New
Version 0.8.0: N/A