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==Use Our Examples==
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One of the best ways to start programming with Phidgets is to use our example code as a guide. In order to run the examples, you will need to download and install [https://netbeans.org/ NetBeans].
 
 
Now that you have NetBeans installed, select an example that will work with your Phidget:
*{{SampleCode|Java|Java Examples}}
 
 
Next, open NetBeans and create a new project. Select ''Java Application'' then click ''Next >'':
{|
|[[Image:Java_netbeans_newproject.PNG|link=|center|400px]]
|[[Image:Java_netbeans_newproject_8.PNG|link=|center|400px]]
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|style="text-align: center;"|Versions 11 and Newer
|style="text-align: center;"|Versions 10 and Older
|}
 
 
Give your project a name and finish creating the project:
[[Image:Java_netbeans_nameproject.PNG|link= |center]]
 
 
Delete the java file that was generated with the project:
[[Image:Java_netbeans_deletefile.png|link= |center]]
 
 
Replace the deleted file with the example files that you downloaded. Next, add a reference to phidget22.jar by right-clicking on the libraries folder:
[[Image:Java_netbeans_addjar.png|link= |center]]
 
 
 
You can find phidget22.jar at the following location:
*C:\Program Files\Phidgets\Phidget22\phidget22.jar
 
 
[[Image:Java_netbeans_jarpath.png|link=|center]]
 
 
Finally, you can run the example by clicking the Run Project button.
 
[[Image:Java_netbeans_run.png|link=|center]]
 
 
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==Editing the Examples==
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==Setting up a New Project==
==Setting up a New Project==
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To start, open NetBeans and create a new project. Select ''Java Application'' then click ''Next >'':
To start, open NetBeans and create a new project. Select ''Java Application'' then click ''Next >'':
{|
[[Image:Java_netbeans_newproject.PNG|link=|center]]
|[[Image:Java_netbeans_newproject.PNG|link=|center|400px]]
 
|[[Image:Java_netbeans_newproject_8.PNG|link=|center|400px]]
|-
|style="text-align: center;"|Versions 11 and Newer
|style="text-align: center;"|Versions 10 and Older
|}


Give your project a name and finish creating the project:
Give your project a name and finish creating the project:
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Finally, to use the Phidget Java library, add the following import to your code:
Your project now has access to Phidgets!
<syntaxhighlight lang="java">
import com.phidget22.*;
</syntaxhighlight>
 


Your project now has access to Phidgets.
==Using the Code Samples==
Now that you have configured a project to use Phidgets, you can copy the code sample from the [{{server}}/?view=code_samples&lang=Java Code Samples] page into your project. Be sure to change the name of the top class to match the name of the file in your project.


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Revision as of 22:05, 16 October 2019

Language - Java

Windows with NetBeans

Welcome to using Phidgets with Java! By using Java, you will have access to the complete Phidget22 API, including events.

NetBeans is an IDE used to write, compile, and run Java applications.

Install Phidget Drivers for Windows

Before getting started with the guides below, ensure you have the following components installed on your machine:

  1. You will need the Phidgets Windows Drivers
  2. You will need the Java Development Kit from Oracle

Finding Code Samples

To find the code sample to use for your Phidget, navigate to the Code Samples page and select your device from the drop-down menu.

Java sample code.jpg


Once you select your device, the code sample generator will give you a working code sample, and a selection of options to customize it to your needs.

Setting up a New Project

When you are building a project from scratch, or adding Phidget functionality to an existing project, you'll need to configure your development environment to properly link the Phidget Java library.

To start, open NetBeans and create a new project. Select Java Application then click Next >:

Java netbeans newproject.PNG


Give your project a name and finish creating the project:

Java netbeans nameproject.PNG


Next, add a reference to phidget22.jar by right-clicking on the libraries folder:

Java netbeans addjar v3.png


You can find phidget22.jar at the following location:

  • C:\Program Files\Phidgets\Phidget22\phidget22.jar


Java netbeans jarpath.png


Your project now has access to Phidgets!

Using the Code Samples

Now that you have configured a project to use Phidgets, you can copy the code sample from the Code Samples page into your project. Be sure to change the name of the top class to match the name of the file in your project.

What's Next?

Now that you have set up Phidgets to work with your programming environment, we recommend you read our guide on Phidget Programming Basics to learn the fundamentals of programming with Phidgets.Next Arrow.png