Starting java applications from the Terminal (Mac)

Starting java applications from the Terminal (Mac)

Sometimes it is useful to start a java application from the terminal in order to see debug information that the application is generating.

Let's assume we have a java application "JPSApp.Application.jar" located in a folder named "jpsapp"

#1 Make sure the application is not running (quit, cancel the app)

#2 Open Terminal (Utilities / Terminal)

#3 Type "cd " (cd [space]) in the terminal

#4 Switch to the finder and locate the application's folder (jpsapp)

#5 Select the application's folder in the finder

#6 In the finder, choose edit/copy or command-c to copy the folder (it's path) to the clipboard

#7 Switch back to the terminal and choose edit/paste or command-v ... you should now have something similar to the following in the terminal window

[mb320:~] dspotts% cd /Users/dspotts/desktop/jpsapp

#8 Press enter ([enter]) ... The above command changes the directory (cd) to the folder "/Users/dspotts/desktop/jpsapp"

You should now see something like:

[mb320:jps/_UAs/jpsapp] dspotts%

#9 confirm you are in the correct directory by typing "pwd[enter]" (print working directory) ... This should display something similar to:

/Users/dspotts/__killboy/prdeliver/__dev/jps/_UAs/jpsapp

#10 start the application by typing "java -jar JPSApp.Application.jar"[enter]

The application's debug / console output will now go to the terminal window you used to start the application!

JPS (Java Photo Store) (129pix) is NOW LIVE!

For those of you who may have been wondering what we've been up to over the last year, we've been working on JPS (I know, not a very creative name :-) ) but it's what we've got for the moment.

Many years ago we had a photo applet called JFOTO, but that domain was taken so we settled on JPS for the name, and 129pix.net for the domain (for now).

This app is by far the most complex application we've ever undertaken, incorporating a lifetime of experience with web servers, operating systems, databases, and 20+ years of java software engineering and automation.

Clients for this app are by invitation only at this time, but if you're interested, use the contact form to send us an email.

We'll have much more to post as we get further along...

You can visit the new store at 129pix.net

If you got here via an auto-responder and have a question about an order you placed at 129pix.net, please visit 129pix.net and use the contact form at the top of the page.

Java Road Simulator (JRS) 100614

Ever since moving here to East Tennessee and falling in love with the Dragon, I've been wanting to create a dragon game / simulator. Over the years I've worked on it a little bit when I had time, but using Java and Java3D (now included with Mac OS X Snow Leopard), I finally have something that looks like what I've been dreaming about for all these years.

It has a long way to go before it's useful as a game / simulation, but I wanted to share what I have running so far. My goal is to create both a Java3D (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux) and iPhone / iPad versions so that folks can "Master The Dragon" (and have fun becoming familiar with it) from anywhere / at any time. Since Android apps are written in Java, an Android version of the app will be a definite possibility.

Stay tuned for more news as I make some more progress.

On the Killboy Mobile front, we've figured out the version number problem with the App Store, and we've added some additional features (GPX file support for My Maps, as well as a new map we call "Let's Ride" that has many of the roads in the area with GPX-based road segments to show you the start and end of the ride / road) ....

Killboy Mobile Approved!

As you can see from the above screenshot, Killboy Mobile has been approved by Apple and is now on the App Store! (approved in 1 week!)

We are very excited as we have been working very hard on the app and were concerned it might take much longer and/or be rejected. Thanks Apple for your timely review!!!

If you'd like to check it out, here's the iTunes link!

For more information, please see the Killboy Mobile site.

Killboy Mobile 2.0.12 Submitted to the App Store

We just submitted version 2.0.12 to the app store for review. We believe it is pretty solid, hopefully things will go smoothly and we won't have too many issues this time.

This version is a complete from-the-ground-up makeover compared to version 1.2 and is light-years ahead of that version.

I'll update this post with some more details regarding the new features in this version. You can check out the "learn more" link over to the right to see the latest iFriendly site, demo movie, and features.

Killboy Mobile v2 Screenshots

After a slight setback with Killboy Mobile v1 (rejected by Apple as a "web clipping"), we've been *really* busy over the last few weeks working on version 2, and I have to say it is looking *really* good ....

Here's a link to some screenshots of version 2 (2.0.4) ... Needs more testing and possibly a few more features, but take a look:

Killboy Mobile v2 Screenshots on Flickr.

Killboy Mobile

 

Note: Killboy Mobile 1.2 was just submitted to the App Store, so the iTunes links are not yet operational.

Killboy Mobile is the best way to stay up-to-date with Motorsports Photography from Killboy.com, Tail Of The Dragon, and Deals Gap using your iPhone / iPod Touch. Get the official Killboy.com weekly highlights and much more using this fast, easy-to-use App.

Explore, rate, and enjoy more than 15,000 original photos featuring Killboy's entertaining narrative, view comments left by others, watch some of Killboy's best videos, and have fun competing with other Killboy Mobile users for the highest Killboy Fan Score.

Killboy.com is The Original Photographer from US129 Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, and has been featured in publications such as Cycle World, Sport Rider, Motorcyclist, RoadBike, 2 Wheel Tuner, and more.

Each week Killboy's team of professional photographers captures thousands of gorgeous photos from Deals Gap / Tail of the Dragon / US129, world famous for it's 318 curves in 11 miles. These photos are then individually reviewed to find the extraordinary shots for your enjoyment on Killboy.com.


Features:

- Supports full-screen, portrait and landscape mode so you can enjoy photos and content using the beautiful, high-resolution screens of the iPhone / iPod Touch.

- Designed specificially to make checking the highlights and exploring the archives on your iPhone / iPod Touch a delightful experience.

- Saves / restores your last session, which makes it fast and convenient for on-the-go mobile entertainment.

- Stay connected with live feeds and information from Tail Of The Dragon, Killboy.com, and Deals Gap.


Notes:

- WiFi or 3G strongly recommended (photo intensive applications do not work well over Edge).

- Site updates (new posts, photos, videos) are typically posted each Wednesday during the riding season (March thru November), with less frequent but entertaining content during the winter (December thru February).