[apostacy]

A few weeks ago I wrote a SQL beautifier in Java. I want to use it at work, where we frequently are our looking at SQL statements. My PC at work doesn't have the Java developer Kit that is installed on my iMac at home, so I'm wondering if I can convert my program into an executable that can be run in Windows 2000.

[jamil5454]

You could get an exe packager for your main class/jar file, or you could bundle it into an executable jar. Or you could write a simple batch script to execute your main class file, something like

'Cj2sdk\jre\bin\java.exe Cprograms\sqlbeautifier\Main'

assuming you have java.exe installed in the above location and also your classes in the above location.

Woowhahs.

[Kristoff]

The problem is there is no JDK on Windows 2000. You have to download it from Sun and install it on the Windblows box.

[apostacy]

Originally Posted by jamil5454

You could get an exe packager for your main class/jar file, or you could bundle it into an executable jar. Or you could write a simple batch script to execute your main class file, something like

'C:\j2sdk\jre\bin\java.exe C:\programs\sqlbeautifier\Main'

assuming you have java.exe installed in the above location and also your classes in the above location.

Woowhahs.

Could either of the above options be done without installing the JDK?

[ctlq]

You've probably already done this but I'll say it just in case:
Have you checked if the machine has the JRE installed? You don't need the JDK since you won't be recompiling it at work. I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) the JRE is what gets installed when you install the java plugin for IE (pretty standard to have it, hopefully your company does). I think going to www.java.com will tell you if its installed or check CProgram Files\Java or CProgram Files\JavaSoft for it.

otherwise, search google for "java exe maker" and you should find plenty of apps to do the job.

[Arkham_c]

Originally Posted by apostacy

Could either of the above options be done without installing the JDK?

Well, there are some native Java compilers. But I suspect that you'll find them more trouble than they are worth.