making a jar file

Question

I have written a code for client/server application. and I go to

properties>packaging

for making a jar file for it. but when I run my server side and then client side ! it doesn't make the jar file for my application! what should I do? please help me thanks

Answer 1

If you are a real beginner I suggest that you follow the Java Tutorials

Especially the one on Jar files

Answer 2

Use this to make an executable jar

jar cf jar-file input-file(s)  

or alternatively you can write ant script to do the same

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