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	=== FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe ===		=== FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe ===

	Instead of the <code>java</code> prefix, use the <code>javadebug</code> prefix in the Launch Command. A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.		Instead of the <code>java</code> prefix, use the <code>javadebug</code> prefix in the <code>Launch Command</code> field. A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.
	=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===		=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===

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	Title: Realspace 2 - Emperor's Revenge		Title: Realspace 2 - Emperor's Revenge
	Platform: Java		Platform: Java
	Application Path: FPSoftware\~~startJava~~.~~bat~~		Application Path: FPSoftware\FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe
	Launch Command: http://www.miniclip.com/games/real-space-2/en/index.html		Launch Command: java http://www.miniclip.com/games/real-space-2/en/index.html
	</pre>		</pre>

	The platform should be the same for all Java curations. Make sure that the launch command starts with http:// and '''not''' https://		The platform should be the same for all Java curations. Make sure that the launch command starts with http:// and '''not''' https://


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	</applet>		</applet>
	</pre>		</pre>
	If you run the applet in the AppletViewer using <code>~~startJava~~.~~bat~~</code>, both parameters are set. Otherwise, if you run it in a browser using <code>startJavaInBrowser.bat</code>, only <code>param1</code> is set.		If you run the applet in the AppletViewer using <code>FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe</code>, both parameters are set. Otherwise, if you run it in a browser using <code>startJavaInBrowser.bat</code>, only <code>param1</code> is set.
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	This section will list all the possible values for the <code>Application Path</code> field in the metadata and launcher. Both of these currently use Java 8 update 181. If you encounter any problems that you think might be solved by using an older Java version, read the steps in the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] first. Note that Flashpoint doesn't currently support Microsoft Java.		This section will list all the possible values for the <code>Application Path</code> field in the metadata and launcher. Both of these currently use Java 8 update 181. If you encounter any problems that you think might be solved by using an older Java version, read the steps in the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] first. Note that Flashpoint doesn't currently support Microsoft Java.

	=== ~~startJava~~.~~bat~~ ===		=== FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe ===

	Use <code>FPSoftware\~~startJava~~.~~bat~~</code> to run the applet in the AppletViewer (as we saw in [[#Curation Steps\|the example above]]). If you use this application path, put the URL to the file that contains the <code><applet></code> tag in the <code>Launch Command</code> field. For example:		Use <code>FPSoftware\FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe</code> to run the applet in the AppletViewer (as we saw in [[#Curation Steps\|the example above]]). If you use this application path, add the <code>java</code> prefix and put next the URL to the file that contains the <code><applet></code> tag in the <code>Launch Command</code> field. For example:

	<pre>		<pre>
	Application Path: FPSoftware\~~startJava~~.~~bat~~		Application Path: FPSoftware\FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe
	Launch Command: http://www.example.com/game/index.html		Launch Command: java http://www.example.com/game/index.html
	</pre>		</pre>

	If the URL contains spaces, replace them with <code>%20</code>. For example:		If the URL contains spaces, replace them with <code>%20</code>. For example:
	<pre>		<pre>
	Launch Command: http://www.example.com/game/index%20with%20spaces.html		Launch Command: java http://www.example.com/game/index%20with%20spaces.html
	</pre>		</pre>

	You can also pass extra command line arguments to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) by placing them '''after''' the URL. These options must be prefixed with '''-J'''. For example:		You can also pass extra command line arguments to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) by placing them '''after''' the URL. These options must be prefixed with '''-J'''. For example:
	<pre>		<pre>
	Launch Command: http://www.example.com/game/index.html -J-Duser.language=en -J-Duser.country=US		Launch Command: java http://www.example.com/game/index.html -J-Duser.language=en -J-Duser.country=US
	</pre>		</pre>
	Read the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] to see how these may be used to solve some common problems.		Read the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] to see how these may be used to solve some common problems.
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	If the URL contains an ampersand character (&), wrap it in double quotes. This happens when you use PHP to set certain parameters dynamically in the applet tag. For example:		If the URL contains an ampersand character (&), wrap it in double quotes. This happens when you use PHP to set certain parameters dynamically in the applet tag. For example:
	<pre>		<pre>
	Launch Command: "http://www.example.com/game/index.php?param1=value1&param2=value2"		Launch Command: java "http://www.example.com/game/index.php?param1=value1&param2=value2"
	</pre>		</pre>
	Where "value1" and "value2" could change what the parameters are set to.		Where "value1" and "value2" could change what the parameters are set to.
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	<embed java_version="1.8.0_181" separate_jvm="true">		<embed java_version="1.8.0_181" separate_jvm="true">
	</pre>		</pre>
	These parameters have no effect if the same applet is launched in the AppletViewer via <code>~~startJava~~.~~bat~~</code>.		These parameters have no effect if the same applet is launched in the AppletViewer via <code>FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe</code>.
	</li>		</li>

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	</gallery>		</gallery>

	Since in-browser Java applets are currently only supported on Windows, you should provide an option to launch them in the AppletViewer (if possible). You can do so by making an additional application called <code>Play in the AppletViewer</code> with the <code>~~startJava~~.~~bat~~</code> application path, and by adding the following to the <code>Game Notes</code> field in the metadata:		Since in-browser Java applets are currently only supported on Windows, you should provide an option to launch them in the AppletViewer (if possible). You can do so by making an additional application called <code>Play in the AppletViewer</code> with the <code>FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe</code> application path, and by adding the following to the <code>Game Notes</code> field in the metadata:
	<pre>		<pre>
	If playing in a browser doesn't work, try using the "Play in the AppletViewer" option under Additional Applications.		If playing in a browser doesn't work, try using the "Play in the AppletViewer" option under Additional Applications.
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	If an applet doesn't seem to be working properly, check if any error occurs while it's running. You can see what the applet writes to the standard output and error output by editing the batch files specified in the Application Path. It's highly recommended that you enable these features when curating Java applets.		If an applet doesn't seem to be working properly, check if any error occurs while it's running. You can see what the applet writes to the standard output and error output by editing the batch files specified in the Application Path. It's highly recommended that you enable these features when curating Java applets.

	=== ~~startJava~~.~~bat~~ ===		=== FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe ===

	~~Open <code>FPSoftware\startJava.bat</code> and change <code>"java"</code> to <code>"javadebug"</code> in the following line:~~
	~~<pre>~~
	FlashpointSecurePlayer java %*
	~~</pre>~~

	~~A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.~~

			Instead of the <code>java</code> prefix, use the <code>javadebug</code> prefix in the Launch Command. A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.
	=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===		=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===

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	Title: Realspace 2 - Emperor's Revenge		Title: Realspace 2 - Emperor's Revenge
	Platform: Java		Platform: Java
	Application Path: FPSoftware\~~FlashpointSecurePlayer~~.~~exe~~		Application Path: FPSoftware\startJava.bat
	Launch Command: ~~java~~ http://www.miniclip.com/games/real-space-2/en/index.html		Launch Command: http://www.miniclip.com/games/real-space-2/en/index.html
	</pre>		</pre>

	The platform should be the same for all Java curations. Make sure that the launch command starts with http:// and '''not''' https://		The platform should be the same for all Java curations. Make sure that the launch command starts with http:// and '''not''' https://


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	</applet>		</applet>
	</pre>		</pre>
	If you run the applet in the AppletViewer using <code>~~FlashpointSecurePlayer~~.~~exe~~</code>, both parameters are set. Otherwise, if you run it in a browser using <code>startJavaInBrowser.bat</code>, only <code>param1</code> is set.		If you run the applet in the AppletViewer using <code>startJava.bat</code>, both parameters are set. Otherwise, if you run it in a browser using <code>startJavaInBrowser.bat</code>, only <code>param1</code> is set.
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	This section will list all the possible values for the <code>Application Path</code> field in the metadata and launcher. Both of these currently use Java 8 update 181. If you encounter any problems that you think might be solved by using an older Java version, read the steps in the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] first. Note that Flashpoint doesn't currently support Microsoft Java.		This section will list all the possible values for the <code>Application Path</code> field in the metadata and launcher. Both of these currently use Java 8 update 181. If you encounter any problems that you think might be solved by using an older Java version, read the steps in the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] first. Note that Flashpoint doesn't currently support Microsoft Java.

	=== ~~FlashpointSecurePlayer~~.~~exe~~ ===		=== startJava.bat ===

	Use <code>FPSoftware\~~FlashpointSecurePlayer~~.~~exe~~</code> to run the applet in the AppletViewer (as we saw in [[#Curation Steps\|the example above]]). If you use this application path, ~~add the <code>java</code> prefix and~~ put ~~next~~ the URL to the file that contains the <code><applet></code> tag in the <code>Launch Command</code> field. For example:		Use <code>FPSoftware\startJava.bat</code> to run the applet in the AppletViewer (as we saw in [[#Curation Steps\|the example above]]). If you use this application path, put the URL to the file that contains the <code><applet></code> tag in the <code>Launch Command</code> field. For example:

	<pre>		<pre>
	Application Path: FPSoftware\~~FlashpointSecurePlayer~~.~~exe~~		Application Path: FPSoftware\startJava.bat
	Launch Command: ~~java~~ http://www.example.com/game/index.html		Launch Command: http://www.example.com/game/index.html
	</pre>		</pre>

	If the URL contains spaces, replace them with <code>%20</code>. For example:		If the URL contains spaces, replace them with <code>%20</code>. For example:
	<pre>		<pre>
	Launch Command: ~~java~~ http://www.example.com/game/index%20with%20spaces.html		Launch Command: http://www.example.com/game/index%20with%20spaces.html
	</pre>		</pre>

	You can also pass extra command line arguments to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) by placing them '''after''' the URL. These options must be prefixed with '''-J'''. For example:		You can also pass extra command line arguments to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) by placing them '''after''' the URL. These options must be prefixed with '''-J'''. For example:
	<pre>		<pre>
	Launch Command: ~~java~~ http://www.example.com/game/index.html -J-Duser.language=en -J-Duser.country=US		Launch Command: http://www.example.com/game/index.html -J-Duser.language=en -J-Duser.country=US
	</pre>		</pre>
	Read the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] to see how these may be used to solve some common problems.		Read the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] to see how these may be used to solve some common problems.
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	If the URL contains an ampersand character (&), wrap it in double quotes. This happens when you use PHP to set certain parameters dynamically in the applet tag. For example:		If the URL contains an ampersand character (&), wrap it in double quotes. This happens when you use PHP to set certain parameters dynamically in the applet tag. For example:
	<pre>		<pre>
	Launch Command: ~~java~~ "http://www.example.com/game/index.php?param1=value1&param2=value2"		Launch Command: "http://www.example.com/game/index.php?param1=value1&param2=value2"
	</pre>		</pre>
	Where "value1" and "value2" could change what the parameters are set to.		Where "value1" and "value2" could change what the parameters are set to.
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	<embed java_version="1.8.0_181" separate_jvm="true">		<embed java_version="1.8.0_181" separate_jvm="true">
	</pre>		</pre>
	These parameters have no effect if the same applet is launched in the AppletViewer via <code>~~FlashpointSecurePlayer~~.~~exe~~</code>.		These parameters have no effect if the same applet is launched in the AppletViewer via <code>startJava.bat</code>.
	</li>		</li>

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	</gallery>		</gallery>

	Since in-browser Java applets are currently only supported on Windows, you should provide an option to launch them in the AppletViewer (if possible). You can do so by making an additional application called <code>Play in the AppletViewer</code> with the <code>~~FlashpointSecurePlayer~~.~~exe~~</code> application path, and by adding the following to the <code>Game Notes</code> field in the metadata:		Since in-browser Java applets are currently only supported on Windows, you should provide an option to launch them in the AppletViewer (if possible). You can do so by making an additional application called <code>Play in the AppletViewer</code> with the <code>startJava.bat</code> application path, and by adding the following to the <code>Game Notes</code> field in the metadata:
	<pre>		<pre>
	If playing in a browser doesn't work, try using the "Play in the AppletViewer" option under Additional Applications.		If playing in a browser doesn't work, try using the "Play in the AppletViewer" option under Additional Applications.
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	If an applet doesn't seem to be working properly, check if any error occurs while it's running. You can see what the applet writes to the standard output and error output by editing the batch files specified in the Application Path. It's highly recommended that you enable these features when curating Java applets.		If an applet doesn't seem to be working properly, check if any error occurs while it's running. You can see what the applet writes to the standard output and error output by editing the batch files specified in the Application Path. It's highly recommended that you enable these features when curating Java applets.

	=== ~~FlashpointSecurePlayer~~.~~exe~~ ===		=== startJava.bat ===

			Open <code>FPSoftware\startJava.bat</code> and change <code>"java"</code> to <code>"javadebug"</code> in the following line:
			<pre>
			FlashpointSecurePlayer java %*
			</pre>

			A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.

	Instead of the <code>java</code> prefix, use the <code>javadebug</code> prefix in the Launch Command. A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.
	=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===		=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===

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	=== FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe ===		=== FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe ===

	Instead of the <code>java</code> prefix, use the <code>javadebug</code> prefix in the ~~<code>~~Launch Command~~</code> field~~. A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.		Instead of the <code>java</code> prefix, use the <code>javadebug</code> prefix in the Launch Command. A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.
	=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===		=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===

Cursed-light at 22:25, 7 March 2024

2024-03-07T22:25:21Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:25, 8 March 2024
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	=== FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe ===		=== FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe ===

	Instead of the <code>java</code> prefix, use the <code>javadebug</code> prefix in the Launch Command. A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.		Instead of the <code>java</code> prefix, use the <code>javadebug</code> prefix in the <code>Launch Command</code> field. A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.
	=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===		=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===

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	Title: Realspace 2 - Emperor's Revenge		Title: Realspace 2 - Emperor's Revenge
	Platform: Java		Platform: Java
	Application Path: FPSoftware\~~startJava~~.~~bat~~		Application Path: FPSoftware\FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe
	Launch Command: http://www.miniclip.com/games/real-space-2/en/index.html		Launch Command: java http://www.miniclip.com/games/real-space-2/en/index.html
	</pre>		</pre>

	The platform should be the same for all Java curations. Make sure that the launch command starts with http:// and '''not''' https://		The platform should be the same for all Java curations. Make sure that the launch command starts with http:// and '''not''' https://


	<li>		<li>
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	</applet>		</applet>
	</pre>		</pre>
	If you run the applet in the AppletViewer using <code>~~startJava~~.~~bat~~</code>, both parameters are set. Otherwise, if you run it in a browser using <code>startJavaInBrowser.bat</code>, only <code>param1</code> is set.		If you run the applet in the AppletViewer using <code>FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe</code>, both parameters are set. Otherwise, if you run it in a browser using <code>startJavaInBrowser.bat</code>, only <code>param1</code> is set.
	</li>		</li>

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	This section will list all the possible values for the <code>Application Path</code> field in the metadata and launcher. Both of these currently use Java 8 update 181. If you encounter any problems that you think might be solved by using an older Java version, read the steps in the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] first. Note that Flashpoint doesn't currently support Microsoft Java.		This section will list all the possible values for the <code>Application Path</code> field in the metadata and launcher. Both of these currently use Java 8 update 181. If you encounter any problems that you think might be solved by using an older Java version, read the steps in the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] first. Note that Flashpoint doesn't currently support Microsoft Java.

	=== ~~startJava~~.~~bat~~ ===		=== FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe ===

	Use <code>FPSoftware\~~startJava~~.~~bat~~</code> to run the applet in the AppletViewer (as we saw in [[#Curation Steps\|the example above]]). If you use this application path, put the URL to the file that contains the <code><applet></code> tag in the <code>Launch Command</code> field. For example:		Use <code>FPSoftware\FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe</code> to run the applet in the AppletViewer (as we saw in [[#Curation Steps\|the example above]]). If you use this application path, add the <code>java</code> prefix and put next the URL to the file that contains the <code><applet></code> tag in the <code>Launch Command</code> field. For example:

	<pre>		<pre>
	Application Path: FPSoftware\~~startJava~~.~~bat~~		Application Path: FPSoftware\FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe
	Launch Command: http://www.example.com/game/index.html		Launch Command: java http://www.example.com/game/index.html
	</pre>		</pre>

	If the URL contains spaces, replace them with <code>%20</code>. For example:		If the URL contains spaces, replace them with <code>%20</code>. For example:
	<pre>		<pre>
	Launch Command: http://www.example.com/game/index%20with%20spaces.html		Launch Command: java http://www.example.com/game/index%20with%20spaces.html
	</pre>		</pre>

	You can also pass extra command line arguments to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) by placing them '''after''' the URL. These options must be prefixed with '''-J'''. For example:		You can also pass extra command line arguments to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) by placing them '''after''' the URL. These options must be prefixed with '''-J'''. For example:
	<pre>		<pre>
	Launch Command: http://www.example.com/game/index.html -J-Duser.language=en -J-Duser.country=US		Launch Command: java http://www.example.com/game/index.html -J-Duser.language=en -J-Duser.country=US
	</pre>		</pre>
	Read the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] to see how these may be used to solve some common problems.		Read the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] to see how these may be used to solve some common problems.
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	If the URL contains an ampersand character (&), wrap it in double quotes. This happens when you use PHP to set certain parameters dynamically in the applet tag. For example:		If the URL contains an ampersand character (&), wrap it in double quotes. This happens when you use PHP to set certain parameters dynamically in the applet tag. For example:
	<pre>		<pre>
	Launch Command: "http://www.example.com/game/index.php?param1=value1&param2=value2"		Launch Command: java "http://www.example.com/game/index.php?param1=value1&param2=value2"
	</pre>		</pre>
	Where "value1" and "value2" could change what the parameters are set to.		Where "value1" and "value2" could change what the parameters are set to.
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	<embed java_version="1.8.0_181" separate_jvm="true">		<embed java_version="1.8.0_181" separate_jvm="true">
	</pre>		</pre>
	These parameters have no effect if the same applet is launched in the AppletViewer via <code>~~startJava~~.~~bat~~</code>.		These parameters have no effect if the same applet is launched in the AppletViewer via <code>FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe</code>.
	</li>		</li>

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	</gallery>		</gallery>

	Since in-browser Java applets are currently only supported on Windows, you should provide an option to launch them in the AppletViewer (if possible). You can do so by making an additional application called <code>Play in the AppletViewer</code> with the <code>~~startJava~~.~~bat~~</code> application path, and by adding the following to the <code>Game Notes</code> field in the metadata:		Since in-browser Java applets are currently only supported on Windows, you should provide an option to launch them in the AppletViewer (if possible). You can do so by making an additional application called <code>Play in the AppletViewer</code> with the <code>FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe</code> application path, and by adding the following to the <code>Game Notes</code> field in the metadata:
	<pre>		<pre>
	If playing in a browser doesn't work, try using the "Play in the AppletViewer" option under Additional Applications.		If playing in a browser doesn't work, try using the "Play in the AppletViewer" option under Additional Applications.
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	If an applet doesn't seem to be working properly, check if any error occurs while it's running. You can see what the applet writes to the standard output and error output by editing the batch files specified in the Application Path. It's highly recommended that you enable these features when curating Java applets.		If an applet doesn't seem to be working properly, check if any error occurs while it's running. You can see what the applet writes to the standard output and error output by editing the batch files specified in the Application Path. It's highly recommended that you enable these features when curating Java applets.

	=== ~~startJava~~.~~bat~~ ===		=== FlashpointSecurePlayer.exe ===

	~~Open <code>FPSoftware\startJava.bat</code> and change <code>"java"</code> to <code>"javadebug"</code> in the following line:~~
	~~<pre>~~
	FlashpointSecurePlayer java %*
	~~</pre>~~

	~~A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.~~

			Instead of the <code>java</code> prefix, use the <code>javadebug</code> prefix in the Launch Command. A separate window containing the applet's output will now show up everytime you run the AppletViewer.
	=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===		=== startJavaInBrowser.bat ===

CrazyNaut at 20:55, 21 November 2023

2023-11-21T20:55:27Z

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	Open <code>FPSoftware\startJavaInBrowser.bat</code> and change <code>OFF</code> to <code>ON</code> in the following line:		Open <code>FPSoftware\startJavaInBrowser.bat</code> and change <code>OFF</code> to <code>ON</code> in the following line:
			<pre>
			SET FLASHPOINT_DEBUG_MODE=OFF
			</pre>

			This will always show the Java console when the applet runs and will place a Java icon in the system tray, which you can use to bring up the console at any time.

			=== startJavaWebStart.bat ===

			Open <code>FPSoftware\startJavaWebStart.bat</code> and change <code>OFF</code> to <code>ON</code> in the following line:
	<pre>		<pre>
	SET FLASHPOINT_DEBUG_MODE=OFF		SET FLASHPOINT_DEBUG_MODE=OFF

CrazyNaut: Java Web Start info

2023-11-21T07:25:37Z

Java Web Start info

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 To find these tags, right-click the page with the applet, click "Inspect Element" or "View Page Source" and then search for "applet".
 == Curation steps ==
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 </ul>
 == Debugging Java applets ==

CrazyNaut: We support Web Start now

2023-11-16T06:26:16Z

We support Web Start now

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	== Application paths ==		== Application paths ==

	This section will list all the possible values for the <code>Application Path</code> field in the metadata and launcher. Both of these currently use Java 8 update 181. If you encounter any problems that you think might be solved by using an older Java version, read the steps in the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] first. Note that Flashpoint doesn't currently support ~~Java Web Start or~~ Microsoft Java.		This section will list all the possible values for the <code>Application Path</code> field in the metadata and launcher. Both of these currently use Java 8 update 181. If you encounter any problems that you think might be solved by using an older Java version, read the steps in the [[#Troubleshooting\|troubleshooting section]] first. Note that Flashpoint doesn't currently support Microsoft Java.

	=== startJava.bat ===		=== startJava.bat ===

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	This guide will show you how to curate Java games and animations using Flashpoint ~~Core~~, as well as dealing with any problems that may come up in the process.		This guide will show you how to curate Java games and animations using Flashpoint, as well as dealing with any problems that may come up in the process.

	== Recognizing Java applets ==		== Recognizing Java applets ==
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	In Flashpoint ~~Core~~, click the <code>Curate</code> tab and press the <code>New Curation</code> button on the top right corner. Scroll down and click the <code>Open Folder</code> button. In the <code>content</code> folder, create a series of directories that match the original site's structure. In this case, we'd create four directories, each inside the previous one: <code>www.miniclip.com\games\real-space-2\en\</code>		In Flashpoint, click the <code>Curate</code> tab and press the <code>New Curation</code> button on the top right corner. Scroll down and click the <code>Open Folder</code> button. In the <code>content</code> folder, create a series of directories that match the original site's structure. In this case, we'd create four directories, each inside the previous one: <code>www.miniclip.com\games\real-space-2\en\</code>
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	You can now test your curation in Flashpoint ~~Core~~. You can start the game by pressing the <code>Run</code> button at the bottom of your new curation. You should now see the game running in the AppletViewer:		You can now test your curation in Flashpoint. You can start the game by pressing the <code>Run</code> button at the bottom of your new curation. You should now see the game running in the AppletViewer:

	[[File:java_curation_example.png\|center\|300px\|"Realspace 2 - Emperor's Revenge" running in the AppletViewer.]]		[[File:java_curation_example.png\|center\|300px\|"Realspace 2 - Emperor's Revenge" running in the AppletViewer.]]
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	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

	This section will cover some of the problems that may arise when curating Java games and animations. It's highly recommended that you enable the [[#Debugging Java applets\|debugging options mentioned above]] when curating Java applets. If you're experiencing an issue not mentioned in this section be sure to ask for help in the <code>#~~curator-lounge~~</code> channel in the Flashpoint Discord server.		This section will cover some of the problems that may arise when curating Java games and animations. It's highly recommended that you enable the [[#Debugging Java applets\|debugging options mentioned above]] when curating Java applets. If you're experiencing an issue not mentioned in this section be sure to ask for help in the <code>#curators</code> channel in the Flashpoint Discord server.

	=== The applet closes immediately when I try to run it ===		=== The applet closes immediately when I try to run it ===
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	== Developer specific troubleshooting ==		== Developer specific troubleshooting ==

	This section will cover some problems that commonly show up when curating Java games and animations from specific developers. This might also be useful if you're experiencing similar issues in applets made by developers that aren't listed here. If you're experiencing an issue not mentioned in this section be sure to ask for help in the <code>#~~curator-lounge~~</code> channel in the Flashpoint Discord server.		This section will cover some problems that commonly show up when curating Java games and animations from specific developers. This might also be useful if you're experiencing similar issues in applets made by developers that aren't listed here. If you're experiencing an issue not mentioned in this section be sure to ask for help in the <code>#curators</code> channel in the Flashpoint Discord server.

	=== MumboJumbo ===		=== MumboJumbo ===