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    Question how to create exe jar

    I am using JDK1.6. i need to create executable jar file. Do i need any IDE or its possible with jdk itself? If jdk can do it, how can i create executable jar file of my program.


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    Default Re: how to create exe jar

    Make sure you have a manifest file in your jar file containing a main class element in it pointing to your main class.

    Lesson: Packaging Programs in JAR Files (The Java™ Tutorials > Deployment)
    Setting an Application's Entry Point (The Java™ Tutorials > Deployment > Packaging Programs in JAR Files)

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