05.04.2010, 23:46
FWIW, you don't have to make Java 6 the only active version, just make sure it is first on the list (you can move around the order).
What alot of people don't know (and I had to a few Tech Notes to figure this out, I have to support odd Java things at work) is that Apple seems to have some sort of "load what is appropriate" system going on. That way, in theory, older Javas can load for older apps, newer for newer apps, etc. and all transparently (i.e. in true Apple style, they hide it from the user).
Unfortunately, while this works in 99% of applications on the web (where this usually comes-up...not alot of stand-alone Java apps on the Mac in my experience), RouteConverter is not doing something the Mac OS expects in order to correctly launch the right Java (perhaps not "identifying itself" in some way?).
Worse, the "forcing Java V6 to the top" that we're playing with here is not "typical user" stuff. Most people do not even realize Java Preferences exists.
Might be useful to add instructions for this tweak, for the Mac tinkerers who aren't Java-geeks. Or figure out some way to say to the Mac OS X, "Hey, this is a Java 6 app, make sure you launch the right one!"
Still, nifty it works at all, in any capacity. Alot of "cross platform Java" isn't very cross-platform where Macs are concerned. I too look forward to when the in-app mapping is working again.
What alot of people don't know (and I had to a few Tech Notes to figure this out, I have to support odd Java things at work) is that Apple seems to have some sort of "load what is appropriate" system going on. That way, in theory, older Javas can load for older apps, newer for newer apps, etc. and all transparently (i.e. in true Apple style, they hide it from the user).
Unfortunately, while this works in 99% of applications on the web (where this usually comes-up...not alot of stand-alone Java apps on the Mac in my experience), RouteConverter is not doing something the Mac OS expects in order to correctly launch the right Java (perhaps not "identifying itself" in some way?).
Worse, the "forcing Java V6 to the top" that we're playing with here is not "typical user" stuff. Most people do not even realize Java Preferences exists.
Might be useful to add instructions for this tweak, for the Mac tinkerers who aren't Java-geeks. Or figure out some way to say to the Mac OS X, "Hey, this is a Java 6 app, make sure you launch the right one!"
Still, nifty it works at all, in any capacity. Alot of "cross platform Java" isn't very cross-platform where Macs are concerned. I too look forward to when the in-app mapping is working again.