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Set Up the Generate and Build Options for Java

If you installed Sun JDK 7.0 as described in the Java Components chapter of this guide, then your Generate and Build options will default correctly and you can go on to the Generate and Build section.

To set up the generate and build options for Java

  1. Select Generate and Build from the tools menu.
  2. Select Generate and Build options from the Build menu.

    The Generate and Build Options dialog appears.

  3. Select System Definitions, and double-click the Local System on the right.

    The System Properties dialog appears.

  4. Select the Java Build option.

    The Java Build Options dialog appears.

  5. Browse for the directory or type the path where you have installed Java Launcher (java.exe or javaw.exe; these are located in your jdk\bin directory).
  6. Click OK.

    The Generate and Build Options dialog appears.

  7. Click OK.

    The Generate and Build dialog closes.