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Discuss portable app development and modification of existing apps.

How does one turn an executable JAR into a PA.c app with the Launcher?

Submitted by Augi on November 19, 2010 - 9:08am

As a start I wanted to turn an executable Java JAR into a portable app. I've received permission from the creators, and the app itself is open source.

The JAR doesn't seem to create any registry settings. It creates a .SETTINGS file after the first use, and a .LOG after every puzzle you solve, and both of these files reside in the same directory as the JAR. For simplicity (or what I think is simplicity's sake), I assume one has Java Portable and Java Portable Launcher available (as if they were installed via the PA.c Menu).

recommend diffpdf-an open source PDF compare software

Submitted by rubypdf on November 18, 2010 - 10:55pm

DiffPDF(http://soft.rubypdf.com/software/diffpdf) is an open source and cross platform(Qt4) software, can compare two PDF files. It offers two comparison modes: Text and Appearance.
It was developed by Mark Summerfield(http://www.qtrac.eu/diffpdf.html), I just compiled it on Windows.It works on my Windows XP and Windows 7(64-bit).

Easy How Make portableapps

Submitted by algbre on November 13, 2010 - 12:07pm

Tired after a full week and I'm looking how I work files to the site

I learned the method and made the program easy task for anyone who wants to learn so as not to get tired like me

The program is easy steps and I will brief you if you like

The program shall be established for you the required folders, icons and Help File
The files shall be established by
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To publish

Expected your response if you want a commentary

http://www.algbre.info/AGPro/AG_Help.zip

One small help

Submitted by SantoshV on November 11, 2010 - 11:02am

Guys.. One small help.. Someone suggested me to look at the sumatra pdf launcher as its basic.. Fine.. Now i want to extend it to another app.. The app's settings have to "moved" to "%LOCALAPPDATA%".. What files are to be included and code to be implemented??? THANKS IN ADVANCE.. Smile

PortableApps.com Recovery mode

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Submitted by LOGAN-Portable on November 6, 2010 - 2:09pm

After having my PC crash earlier (not PortableApps fault!) it got me thinking. Normally when a portable app is aborted incorrect for some reason, you probably want to restart the app and close it again to fix any issues caused by the incorrect exit of an app to restore proper portability.

John, would it be an idea to have PortableApps menu keep track on started apps and when they have exited incorrect, use the launchers to restore settings by starting and exiting the launchers without starting the actual application?

IDE's

Submitted by Fred Ransom on November 1, 2010 - 1:47am

I am very grateful that portable IDE'a have finally come to Portable Apps consideration. I appreciate the effort, time and energy it requites to create a functioning IDE. What I want is an IDE that includes a visual GUI designer and a built-in compiler.

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