NativeJ generates Win32 native launchers for your Java applications. No more ugly Batch files! The launchers generated by NativeJ look and behave exactly like native Win32 programs. They possess their own custom icons when viewed in Explorer, and they do not appear as another java.exe or javaw.exe in the process list. You can generate launchers that behave like console programs, or graphical programs, or even Win32 services.
NativeJ is a powerful Java EXE maker. The executable generated by NativeJ is uniquely customized to launch your Java application under Windows. NativeJ is not a compiler! Think of NativeJ-generated executables as supercharged "binary batch files", with the following benefits:
* Custom icon. Each executable is represented by a unique icon, just like native apps.
* Native behaviour. When the user double-clicks on the EXE to run your application, there won't be an annoying console window popping up briefly.
* FASTER startup. Executing a batch file involves a great deal of overhead, including loading the command processor and parsing the batch file. The native EXE loads the JVM directly, resulting in snappier program startup.
* Native splash screen. Display a splash screen of your choice immediately upon startup while your application loads.
* Unique process name. When viewed in the task list, the user sees tomcat.exe, or jEdit.exe, instead of the nondescript java.exe, or javaw.exe. This is particularly important for Personal Firewall programs, which depend on unique process names to trigger the appropriate filter rules.
*Install as service. NativeJ generates executables that can be installed as a Win32 service natively, with the ability to specify dependencies.
5.0.3
* Better cleanup of temporary files after project generation.
* Ensure icon/splash/MANIFEST files are present before allowing the project to be generated.
* Previously if the icon/splash/manifest files are missing during project generation.
