Javafx how to install
Javafx how to install
Installing the JavaFX SDK
This document applies to the following versions of the JavaFX SDK: 1.2, 1.2.1, 1.2.3.
January 2010
The JavaFX Software Development Kit (SDK) provides the command-line tools and technologies to develop expressive content for applications deployed to browsers, desktops, and mobile devices.
The JavaFX SDK runs on Windows and Mac OS X. A beta release of the JavaFX SDK is provided for Ubuntu Linux and the OpenSolaris operating systems.
Contents
System Requirements
The system requirements for the JavaFX SDK, including the recommended version of the Java SE Development Kit (JDK), are listed in the JavaFX System Requirements document.
Installing the JavaFX SDK on Windows or Mac
On Mac OS X, the installation procedure also creates the following directories:
For information about samples and documentation in the SDK, see the README file in the top level of the SDK directory.
Installing the JavaFX SDK on Ubuntu Linux or OpenSolaris
The shell script installs the JavaFX SDK in the current directory.
For information about samples and documentation in the SDK, see the README file in the top level of the SDK directory.
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Release: JavaFX 2.2.5
Last Updated: February 2013
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JavaFX 2.2.5 Installation Guide Overview
1 JavaFX 2.2.5 Installation for Microsoft Windows
2 JavaFX 2.2.5 Installation for Linux
3 JavaFX 2.2.5 Installation for Mac OS X
4 I Installed JavaFX, Now What?
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JavaFX 2.2.5 Installation Guide
1 JavaFX 2.2.5 Installation for Microsoft Windows
This page provides information about the installing JavaFX 2.2.5 on Microsoft Windows, either bundled with JDK 7 or standaloine for use with JDK 6.
This page contains the following topics:
Download the JavaFX Installer that Meets Your Needs
How you install JavaFX depends on whether you can install JDK 7u11 (recommended) or need to use JDK 6.
Install JDK 7 Bundled with JavaFX (Recommended)
JDK 7u11 includes the JavaFX 2.2.5 libraries. Go to the following location for download and installation information:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/
The JDK 7 installer does not uninstall JavaFX versions older than 2.2. If you wish to uninstall previous standalone versions, see Uninstalling the Standalone JavaFX SDK and Runtime.
The JDK 7u11 installer installs the following components, in this order:
Java Development Kit (JDK), including the JavaFX SDK libraries
Java Runtime Environment (JRE), including JavaFX Runtime libraries
After installation, the JavaFX SDK and Runtime libraries are integrated into the JDK and JRE directory structure. For more information, see JDK and JRE File Structure at
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/technotes/tools/windows/jdkfiles.html
This is a change from releases of JavaFX prior to JDK 7u6/JavaFX 2.2, which were installed in directories independent from the JDK.
Install Standalone JavaFX for JDK 6
If you need to continue to use JDK 6 on Windows, you can install a standalone version of JavaFX 2.2.5.
The standalone JavaFX installer uninstalls any previous standalone version of JavaFX SDK and JavaFX Runtime.
There is a 32-bit or 64-bit JavaFX available. Use the bit version that matches that of your JDK installation.
The default installation directories for standalone JavaFX installations are as follows:
JavaFX SDK: C:\Program Files\Oracle\JavaFX 2.2 SDK.
JavaFX Runtime: C:\Program Files\Oracle\JavaFX 2.2 Runtime
Standalone JavaFX SDK File Structure
The standalone JavaFX 2.2.5 SDK contains the directories and content shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 File Structure of the Standalone JavaFX 2.2.5 SDK on Windows
Contains the JavaFX Packager tool for compiling, packaging, signing, and deploying JavaFX applications.
Contains the API documentation. For the online version of the API documentation and JavaFX tutorials, see
http://docs.oracle.com/javafx/
Contains the following JavaFX utility jar files:
ant-javafx.jar: Ant tasks for packaging and deployment.
javafx-doclet.jar: A doclet for producing customized and nicely formatted documentation for the users of your JavaFX library.
javafx-mx.jar: A file used for debugging.
Contains a private, embedded copy of the JavaFX Runtime installation, used by JavaFX SDK development tools. You would typically point to the installed JavaFX Runtime instead.
Copyright information for the JavaFX software and documentation.
Provides a link to the README index page for the JDK, JavaFX SDK, JavaFX Runtime.
License information for third-party software included in the JavaFX SDK.
After Installation
Uninstalling the Standalone JavaFX SDK and Runtime
To uninstall the standalone JavaFX SDK and JavaFX Runtime, use the standard Windows Add/Remove Programs utility in Control Panel. You must uninstall the JavaFX SDK and Runtime separately.
Release: JavaFX 2.2.3
Last Updated: October 2012
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JavaFX 2.2.3 Installation Guide
1 JavaFX 2.2.3 Installation for Microsoft Windows
2 JavaFX 2.2.3 Installation for Linux
3 JavaFX 2.2.3 Installation for Mac OS X
4 I Installed JavaFX, Now What?
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JavaFX 2.2.3 Installation Guide
4 I Installed JavaFX, Now What?
Congratulations! You installed JavaFX, either as part of the JDK 7 cobundle or as a standalone installation for JDK 6. Now what?
This page contains the following sections.
Download and Run JavaFX Samples
Download the JavaFX sample zip file and try running one of the pre-built JAR files. Then open the NetBeans IDE projects and look at the source code.
Scroll to the section «JavaFX Demos and Samples Downloads,» then click the link to download the samples for your operating system.
Extract the files to your file system, then open the samples_readme.txt for more information about how to run the samples and set up the source projects in the NetBeans IDE.
Install NetBeans IDE
NetBeans IDE 7.2 is recommended for JavaFX 2.2.3. Download it at
http://netbeans.org/downloads/
For information about configuring NetBeans IDE to run with JavaFX, see «Setting Up NetBeans IDE With JavaFX» at
http://netbeans.org/kb/docs/java/javafx-setup.html
Check Out the JavaFX 2 Tutorials and Documentation
Learn JavaFX by working through the Getting Started tutorials. Then check out the other documentation available at
http://docs.oracle.com/javafx/
Try Out JavaFX Scene Builder
JavaFX Scene Builder is a design tool for the JavaFX platform. You can download it from the JavaFX download page at one of the following locations, depending on your operating system:
Troubleshooting
Here are some tips for working around problems that are sometimes seen during or following an installation.
Test Both JavaFX and Java Applications
If the JavaFX samples do not run, try running Java samples to isolate the problem. You can download Java samples from the Java SE download page at
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/
Check the Supported Environments
Check the system requirements to verify that you have a supported environment. Consult the appropriate system requirements document:
Check Whether Your Installation is 64-Bit or 32-Bit
With Windows or Linux installations, if you installed a 64-bit version, you may have problems with applications that run on 32 bits. Note that the 32-bit version is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit systems, but the reverse is not true. See the JavaFX Supported System Configurations at
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javafx/downloads/supportedconfigurations-1506746.html
Mac requires a 64-bit installation.
Check the Release Notes
Check the JavaFX 2.2.3 release notes for known issues.
Ask a Question on the JavaFX Forum
If you still have unresolved issues, go to the JavaFX Forum at
https://forums.oracle.com/forums/forum.jspa?forumID=1385
File a Bug or Feature Request
See also How to file a bug or submit a feature request on the OTN discussion forums.
Release: JavaFX 2.1.1
Last Updated: June 2012
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JavaFX 2.1.1 Installation Guide
1 JavaFX Installation for Microsoft Windows
2 JavaFX Installation for Mac OS X
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JavaFX 2.1.1 Installation Guide
1 JavaFX Installation for Microsoft Windows
This page provides information about the installing the JavaFX 2.1.1 SDK on Microsoft Windows.
See the following topics:
Download the JavaFX Installer that Meets Your Needs
There are various ways that you can install JavaFX 2.1.1.
You can install JDK 7 update 5 (including the JRE) and JavaFX 2.1.1 SDK (including the JavaFX Runtime) with a single installer. Get the JDK 7u5 installer at
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/
If you want to use JavaFX with Java SE 6, this option is available for Windows only, and only until Java SE 6 reaches End-Of-Life in November 2012. To run JavaFX with Java SE 6, download and install the JavaFX 2.1.1 SDK standalone installer (which also installs the JavaFX 2.1.1 Runtime) from the JavaFX Downloads page at
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javafx/downloads/
If you only want to run JavaFX applications but do not plan to develop them, download the Java SE 7 update 5 JRE from the Java SE Downloads page at
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
For Windows installations, there is a 32-bit or 64-bit JavaFX available for whichever JDK you have installed. If you have both the 32-bit and 64-bit JDK installed, download the 64-bit JavaFX SDK.
Whichever installer you download, it is important that you check the system requirements at the following locations:
JavaFX Installation Instructions
Only one version of the JavaFX SDK and JavaFX Runtime can be installed at a time. The JavaFX Runtime installer will automatically uninstall previous versions.
Java Development Kit (JDK)
Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
JavaFX Software Development Kit (SDK)
The default installation directory for the JavaFX 2.1.1 SDK is C:\Program Files\Oracle\JavaFX 2.1 SDK. See JavaFX SDK File Structure for the directories and contents.
The default installation directory for the JavaFX 2.1.1 Runtime is C:\Program Files\Oracle\JavaFX 2.1 Runtime.
For more information about JDK installation and system requirements, see the JDK Installation Guide at
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/webnotes/install/
Installing NetBeans IDE
The JavaFX 2.1.1 SDK requires a minimum of NetBeans IDE 7.1.2. Download the NetBeans IDE from the JavaFX Downloads page.
For information about configuring NetBeans IDE to run with JavaFX, see Setting Up NetBeans IDE With JavaFX at
http://netbeans.org/kb/docs/java/javafx-setup.html
Viewing and Using JavaFX Samples
Sample JavaFX applications are available to download as a zip file from the JavaFX Downloads page.
Extract the files to your file system, then open samples_readme.txt for more information.
JavaFX Scene Builder
JavaFX Scene Builder is a design tool for the JavaFX platform. You can download it from the following location:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javafx/downloads/devpreview-1429449.html
JavaFX SDK File Structure
By default, the JavaFX SDK software is installed at C:\Program Files\Oracle\JavaFX 2.1 SDK.
To verify that you have JavaFX 2.1.1 installed, go to Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel. JavaFX 2.1.1 and JavaFX 2.1.1 SDK will appear in the list of installed programs.
The JavaFX SDK contains the directories and content shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Directories and Content of the JavaFX SDK on Windows
Description of «Figure 1-1 Directories and Content of the JavaFX SDK on Windows»
Contains the JavaFX Packager tool for compiling, packaging, signing, and deploying JavaFX applications.
Contains the API documentation. For the online version of the API documentation and JavaFX tutorials, see
http://docs.oracle.com/javafx/
Contains the following JavaFX utility jar files:
ant-javafx.jar: Ant tasks for packaging and deployment.
javafx-doclet.jar: A doclet for producing customized and nicely formatted documentation for the users of your JavaFX library.
javafx-mx.jar: A file used for debugging.
Contains a private, embedded copy of the JavaFX Runtime installation, used by JavaFX SDK development tools. You would typically point to the installed JavaFX Runtime instead, whose default location is C:\Program Files\Oracle\JavaFX 2.1 Runtime
This directory contains the same set of JAR files as the lib directory and is maintained for backward compatibility with NetBeans 7.1.1.
Copyright information for the JavaFX software and documentation.
Provides a link to the README index page for the Java SE, JavaFX SDK, JavaFX Runtime.
License information for third-party software included in the JavaFX SDK.
Uninstalling JavaFX
To uninstall JavaFX, use the standard Windows Add/Remove Programs utility in Control Panel. You must uninstall the JavaFX SDK and Runtime separately.
Troubleshooting
Here are some tips for working around problems that are sometimes seen during or following an installation.
If you installed the 64-bit version, you may have problems with applications that run on 32 bits. Note that the 32-bit version is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit systems, but the reverse is not true. See the JavaFX Supported System Configurations at
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javafx/downloads/supportedconfigurations-1506746.html
Try running the JavaFX pre-built samples. See Viewing and Using JavaFX Samples.
Check your JDK/JRE installation running a standard Java applet, Web Start application, or standalone JAR application.
Release: JavaFX 2.0.2
Last Updated: December 2011
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Installing JavaFX
Use Table 1 to determine the JavaFX installation that best suits your needs, then follow the instructions to install JavaFX.
Table 1 JavaFX Installations
| What do You Want to Do? | What to Install |
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