Getting started with your first applet

If you haven't already installed VisualAge for Java, refer to the readme.txt file on the product CD for information on how to install the product. The VisualAge for Java installation program installs all the files that are necessary for your development environment.

Starting VisualAge for Java

You can start VisualAge for Java by doing one of the following:

tentergf.gif (577 bytes) When you first start VisualAge for Java, Enterprise Edition, you will be prompted to choose an owner for your workspace and a network name for the user called Administrator. For the purposes of these exercises, you can select Administrator as your workspace owner and you can enter any value as the Administrator's network name. For more information on the team programming environment, see Getting Started for VisualAge for Java, Enterprise Edition.

Now that you are up and running

After you start VisualAge for Java, the Workbench window appears:

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The Workbench window is used for accessing other windows, creating program elements, and viewing the contents of program elements.

Next, the VisualAge Welcome window appears:

The VisualAge Welcome window provides a fast path to creating applets, classes, and interfaces.

Choose Go to the Workbench and click OK.

Tip: Another useful window that helps you accomplish common tasks quickly and easily in the IDE is the Quick Start window. It includes tasks for creating program elements, learning to use the Scrapbook, managing the repository, and adding samples and useful beans to your workspace. You can launch it any time by pressing F2 or selecting QuickStart from the File menu in any IDE browser. Keep this in mind when you are creating and managing programs of your own in the IDE. See Using the Quick Start window for more information.