javaDART is written entirely in Java and we expect it to run on any platform that supports the Java-2 SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 1.4.1. It has been tested on Windows 2000/XP and Solaris 7/10.

Minimum System Requirements:

Internet connection and Java-2 Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 1.4.1 or better installed

Release:

javaDART Version 2.11

Download javaDART:

Install javaDART:

1. Save the self-unpacking archive DartApp.exe to the desired directory when downloading, e.g., C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Downloads.
2. Double click on the self-extracting file DartApp.exe icon or launch DartApp.exe from a Run dialog box.
3. A "WinZip Self-Extractor" dialog box will appear. Using the "Browse" button, select the destination directory in which to unpack javaDART, e.g., C:\Program Files\javaDART.
4. Click on the Unzip button to start the unzip process.

   Note: By default, the "Overwrite files without prompting" checkbox is checked.

5. When the unzipping process finishes, click on the OK button.
6. Click on the Close button for the "WinZip Self-Extractor" dialog box.
7. Delete the self-extracting file DartApp.exe.
8. Installation of javaDART is complete.

Run javaDART:

Open an Internet connection. Start javaDART by launching run_app.bat from a Run dialog box or Windows Explorer, or by clicking on the file in the installation directory (C:\Program Files\javaDART\run_app.bat).

Problems Running javaDART:

If you are unable to run the javaDART application, there are two common problems: the necessary version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is not installed on your computer or the PATH environment variable for JRE is not set properly.

1. Verify installation of JRE

   Verify that JRE is installed on your computer by opening the Add/Remove Programs dialog from the Control Panel. "Java 2 Runtime Environment SE v1.4.1" or better should appear in your list of installed programs.

2. If JRE installed, then set PATH

   If JRE v1.4.1 or better is installed on your computer, then edit the script run_app.bat included with the javaDART distribution to set the PATH for the Java Runtime Environment executable files at run time. Remove the string "rem " from the second line to make it a command rather than a remark. If JRE is not installed in C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.1, then correct the location of the JRE executable files in line 2.

   	rem remove "rem" from next line to set your PATH to run java
           rem set PATH="C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.1\bin"
           java -cp DartApp.jar DartApplet
   

3. If JRE not installed, then install JRE

   If JRE v1.4.1 or better is not installed on your computer, then you need to download and install JRE.

Download Java-2 Runtime Environment (JRE):

The Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) Runtime Environment can be downloaded from Sun Microsystems for free.

• Go to J2SE Downloads web page.
• Select the "Download Windows J2SE JRE" option.

Install JRE:

1. Follow the Sun instructions for downloading and installing the JRE. If you take the defaults, this will result in the JRE being installed in C:\Program Files\Java\j2reVERSION_NUMBER.
2. Restart your computer if necessary.
3. Start javaDART by launching run_app.bat from a Run dialog box or Windows Explorer, or by clicking on the file in the installation directory (C:\Program Files\javaDART\run_app.bat).
4. If it fails, follow the directions in the Problems section to edit the run_app.bat script included in the distribution of javaDART.
5. If it still fails, contact your System Administrator.

Documentation:

Please see the javaDART Help System or the Help document.

How to Get the Latest Version:

The javaDART tool will alert you when a new version is available. The latest version of javaDART can be obtained at the following address: www.cbr.washington.edu/analysis/archive/javadart.

Other Versions:

The javaDART application is also available for download for Solaris/Linux.

The javaDART applet is accessible from http://www.cbr.washington.edu/dart/javadart/applet/.