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JFakult
JFakult

Reputation: 347

Executing a jar on mac 10.8

Although this seems like a rather obvious question, I couldn't find the answer anywhere online.

After I create the jar file, I can run it successfully using the command line by saying

java -jar filename.jar

However, I want this file to be a bit more user-friendly, in other words, run on double click. For some reason when I double click the jar file the mac jar launcher (Jar\ Launcher.app) opens, pauses one second then closes. I appreciate the help.

Ps. I have made jar files through the command line, bluej, and eclipse, none of these ways solved the issue.

Upvotes: 20

Views: 89950

Answers (3)

Rogue
Rogue

Reputation: 11483

I would create a shell script to enclose it in terminal:

#!/bin/bash
java -jar yourjarfile.jar
read -p 'Hit [Enter] to continue...'

I added pause, but unless your java application is immediately reaching termination, it shouldn't be necessary (you can stop the shell script after the "java" line).

Upvotes: 14

Hunter McMillen
Hunter McMillen

Reputation: 61515

There is a program on OS X called Jar Bundler that comes with your install of Xcode developer tools. You can use this to convert .jar files to native Mac OS X .app executables.

Upvotes: 2

Sajan Chandran
Sajan Chandran

Reputation: 11487

You need Java WebStart, snippet from the link Java Web Start software provides the power to launch full-featured applications with a single click. Users can download and launch applications, such as a complete spreadsheet program or an Internet chat client, without going through lengthy installation procedures

Upvotes: 1

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