Java Tools Changelog

What's new in Java Tools 0.61

Oct 26, 2018
  • Added create and execute Java Modules Runtime Environment for Java Version 11.0 (see end of Create, Compile, Archive and Execute Java Modules); updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Tools Version 0.47

New in Java Tools 0.57 (Oct 14, 2016)

  • Updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.43

New in Java Tools 0.56 (May 20, 2016)

  • Added support for Windows 10; updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.42

New in Java Tools 0.55 (Jul 31, 2015)

  • Added default Java file name, serial version id and generics to menu items in file-create-Java file menu; updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.41

New in Java Tools 0.54 (Mar 2, 2015)

  • Fixed Windows drive in Install Java Tools; updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.40 (see UPDATES)

New in Java Tools 0.53 (Jul 11, 2014)

  • Updated source per Android Tools Version 0.11

New in Java Tools 0.52 (Jul 3, 2014)

  • Updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.38

New in Java Tools 0.51 (May 1, 2014)

  • Added boot class path compile option when clicking compile for older Java version in options menu (requires corresponding version of Java runtime library, e.g. C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.3.1\jre\lib\rt.jar);
  • fixed all compile warnings in JavaTools source ;
  • updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.37

New in Java Tools 0.50 (Mar 29, 2014)

  • Added support for Java Version 1.8.0; updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.36 (see UPDATES)

New in Java Tools 0.49 (Oct 14, 2013)

  • Updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.35 (see UPDATES);

New in Java Tools 0.48 (Jun 3, 2013)

  • Updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.34 (see UPDATES); added support for Windows 8

New in Java Tools 0.47 (Feb 26, 2013)

  • Updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.33

New in Java Tools 0.46 (Jul 30, 2012)

  • Updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.32

New in Java Tools 0.45 (Apr 18, 2012)

  • Updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.31
  • Changed constant width font from dialog input to monaco on Mac OS

New in Java Tools 0.44 (Sep 9, 2011)

  • Updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.30

New in Java Tools 0.43 (Jan 26, 2011)

  • updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.29

New in Java Tools 0.42 (Jun 15, 2010)

  • Added GUI menu item to file-create-Java file menu; enabled help for combined file and tools menus; added browser command to environment tab; updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.28 (see UPDATES); added install and uninstall buttons and browser command combo box to Install Java Tools

New in Java Tools 0.41 (Jan 26, 2010)

  • Added view menu item to tools menu for viewing image files; added play menu item to tools menu for playing sound files; updated menu items in file-copy, move and import menus; updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.27

New in Java Tools 0.40 (Jan 26, 2010)

  • Added support for 64-bit Java SE Version 1.5.0, 1.6.0 and 1.7.0; added support for Windows 7; updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.26

New in Java Tools 0.39 (Sep 25, 2009)

  • Added syntax highlighting to Edit; updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.25; added support for Firefox on Windows

New in Java Tools 0.38 (Sep 25, 2009)

  • Added import menu with file chooser to file menu for importing JDK demos and Java tutorial examples; updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.24; changed menu items in tools-install menu to display error when Windows Vista user access control prevents installs

New in Java Tools 0.37 (Mar 19, 2009)

  • The Copy menu was expanded and the Move menu was added with
  • refactoring of the file copied or moved.
  • Also, the Find String window was added with double clicking on a string found to open the Java File and select the string.
  • Finally, Getting Started was added to the Help menu.

New in Java Tools 0.35 (Aug 1, 2008)

  • Additional info: Double clicking on an error in the compile output window opens the
  • file in error and highlights the line in error.

New in Java Tools 0.33 (Jan 21, 2008)

  • GUI with built-in help and small footprint.
  • Command menu for each type of directory and file.
  • Built-in text editor (see Edit for details).
  • Built-in user interface for the Java debugger.
  • Code metrics for Java files.
  • Creates compilable and executable stubs for Java and HTML files.
  • Checks for unused, redundant and missing imports in Java files.
  • Deletes files generated by Java compile, archive and document commands.
  • Automatically includes files required by Java archive and document commands.
  • Installs Java document, source and tutorial archive files.
  • Logs Java commands invoked by GUI.
  • Self-installing executable (Java archive file).
  • Supports Windows and Linux with J2SE Version 1.3.1 or later.
  • Comprehensive documentation for installing and using Java Tools.

New in Java Tools 0.32 (Dec 15, 2007)

  • Added support for GNU GPL; updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.18

New in Java Tools 0.31 (Nov 30, 2007)

  • Added support for early access to Java SE Version 1.7.0
  • Updated menu items in file-edit menu to use Edit Version 0.17