FSUIPC for Java

[javastudent78]

Hello!

I really like programming in Java, and I'd like to explore more about the FSUIPC and its uses with Java. I am also doing some course work for my Master that could benefit from the interaction between my system and FS. Does anyone use Java to program for the FSUIPC? Even though I like Java, I also like notepad to write it in. I am not familiar with installing all the classes and packages from the Java SDK in the right places. Can someone help me? I have SunOneStudio from Sun installed on my computer. I am not familiar with Ant, but I am sure I can manage to get used to it.

Thanks!

[jwenting]

Welcome to Java.

You'd need to master JNI to interface with FSUIPC, and possibly write a small wrapper in C or C++ to expose the functions you're interested in.

If you're looking for a good editor, take a look at http://www.eclipse.org

Far better than SunOne IMO, and doesn't obscure away the language from you forcing you to learn the tool rather than the language.

[Pete Dowson]

You'd need to master JNI to interface with FSUIPC, and possibly write a small wrapper in C or C++ to expose the functions you're interested in.

There's some stuff for Java in the current FSUIPC SDK (on http://www.schiratti.com/dowson). This was kindly contributed by Mark Burton. I don't know anything about Java, but he says he's provided Java sources for Class-based access to FSUIPC. There's a lot of stuff in the ZIP he provided, including Help in html format.

Regards,

Pete

[mark139]

Hi,

I've been off line for a while and I'm back now.

In the Java SDK I included a JNI wrapper for FSUIPC, so you dont need to worry about that.

There is also a test java app. I would sugest you follow the instructions and see if you can get the test app to work.

I haven't yet had time to test the java SDK with FS2004, but I will shortly.

Cheers

Mark

[jwenting]

OK, didn't have the latest SDK to check out, and the older version I have doesn't provide Java access.