JavaView runs on any computer and operating system which has a web browser
with a valid Java_1.1 installation. The currently available browsers all
support Java. For older versions see below.
The browser installation on Win/NT PCs and Macintosh computers usually do
all necessary Java installations. On UNIX systems some additional setup might
be necessary for each user, for example, a correct CLASSPATH - please,
consult your system operator.
In Case of Problems
The initial download of the JavaView archive may need some time on slow
connections. The JavaView archives are transferred once. Further JavaView
applets do not require a new download of the archive but use the version of
the browser's cache.
General Rules
If there is no applet or geometry visible after some time, try the
following steps:
- Browser Version: Check if Java is installed and
available in your browser.
If you do not know your browser's version number, go to the following
page which will list your browser
properties.
- Security Issues: If you do not see the message
"JavaView initializing ..." or a model does not load or show up in
JavView, there might be a security issue. Try open the Java Console of
your browser or your operating system and search for related warning
messages.
Security issues are a bit delicate for beginners to understand and you
might want to ask an expert who knows about your operating system and
the security policy. This has nothing to do with JavaView.
Windows Family
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Deprecated javaview.exe: On Microsoft has dropped support for
their own Java virtual machine. Since the executable of JavaView
requires the deprecated MS-virtual machine we have discontinued the
support of the JavaView executable. If you still have the virtual
machine installed you may still use the exe. But you are advised to
upgrade to a more recent virtual machine from Sun or some other vendor.