You can find the two files, and javac.exe (compiler) and java.exe (used to run Java). Make sure you install JDK then Install Textpad. Click jdk1.8.0.171 or the similar one, and then click bin. I unistalled it and reinstalled 32 bit and it worked fine. I know this is probably to late, but I had masive problems with JDK for windows 64 bit. Is there anyway someone can talk me through this because i've probably spent upwards of 100 hours total trying to get this software to function and it just won't. I've spent another 4-5 hours erasing and reloading both java and textpad. I've done everything exactly as you suggested but I just keep getting pages of error codes and something about 'exit 2'. Posted: Fri 8:54 pm Post subject: using textpad with java Once you are at this stage you can compile and run from texpad to your hearts content. There you should see: Compile Java, Run Java, Run Java Applet. To check if you have the setings correct go to:
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Hi I'm a newbie to Textpad as well but I found that and it worked for compling and running Java. I can't get started and I've been working on this problem for over a year.
#How to compile on textpad 8 how to#
I've talked to my instructor, the tech people at the university and every computer person I know and can't figure out how to get started. I've bought Textpad and have Java 6.7 and 6.14 on my computer but have never figured out how to get textpad to work to compile a program (noteven 'Hello World'.
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I'm taking an intro to Java programming course and the teacher wants us to use textpad. Posted: Sun 7:00 am Post subject: how do i get textpad to work with java Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register