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Java: export to an .jar file in eclipse

Im trying to export a program in eclipse to a .jar file. To my project in I have added some pictures and pdf. When im exporting to jar file, it seems that only the main has ben compiled and exported. My will is to export everything to a jar file if its possible becaus then I want to convert it to an extrakteble file, like .exe-file.

But how?

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VonC  2009-01-08 11:21:45
I love FatJar! Works great.
David  2009-01-08 11:35:58
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Yuval A  2009-01-08 11:26:39
Correct, assuming the necessary resources don't include other jar files.
seanhodges  2009-01-08 11:29:34
Is that jar executable?
Pedro Henriques  2009-01-08 11:37:51
In my project/program, Im using a database that is created when I shut down the program. So I cant pack the database file. When I follow you direction and try to start the jar-file I get the message: Failed to load Main-Class manifest attrebute from ..._path_...
Adis  2009-01-08 12:10:59
@Pedro - yes, the JAR can be executable, in the next view in the wizard you can choose the main class.
Yuval A  2009-01-08 14:09:20
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Go to file->export->JAR file, there you may select "Export generated class files and sources" and make sure that your project is selected, and all folder under there are also! Good luck!

 2009-01-08 11:32:15
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One more option is WinRun4J. There is an Eclipse Plugin for WinRun4J that allows you to export your application as a single executable with necessary jars/classes embedded.

(full disclosure: I work on this project)

Peter Smith  2009-06-05 09:44:05

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