2020-2021 TSA Software Development project
Input these commands into the command prompt to get an executable jar file (.jar) to run the main class in Window.java:
cd EZ-Notes
javac -d build *.java
jar -cmf manifest.mf build/window.jar -C build .
java -jar build/window.jar
- Navigate to your project folder
- Compile .class files into
build/ - Create the JAR file from the classes in
build/ - Run the JAR file
If any errors result from these commands, compile and run Window.java in a separate IDE.
Upon start up, you will have two options when it comes to account management, "Login" and "Register". Our registration system will require basic personal information along with a username and a password. To login and have access to your saved notes, simply type both the username and password associated with your account into the corresponding data fields.
Upon entry of the application, you will be greeted with recent saves, files, notebooks, and menu screen. You can reopen any of these saved documents, and begin working within them. Learn more about this feature in the title below.
Creating your first Notebook is simple, first understand a Notebook is a collection of Note documents, to create a singular sheet click, "Add Page". To create a Notebook click, "Add Notebook". To insert a new page into a notebook, select the Notebook that you have created and then follow the procedure for adding a singular sheet. To expand a Notebook and see all of the contents bound to that directory, press it again to collapse. To unopen all documents selected, click the "Refresh" bar to reload all saved data entries. To delete a file simply select the object, click "Delete", and a window will appear asking if it is okay to delete the object.
Inside of your notebook, click "Add citations" (Note, all citations are in the MLA format and our application is only equppied with the utilities for formating websites. You will be prompted to enter in site information, please enter in all applicable information that you have up to date on sources.
Our economy system is based off time, you can enable earnings by entering focus mode inside of a notes document, more on focus mode below. Every second that passes in real time equivaltes to one credit. You can spend these credits within the shop interface of the garden which will be explained in more detail below.
Upon entry, you will be granted a level one tree, and the starter environment. You can upgrade these as time goes on, and your credit amount increases. As you progress, you can level up founded landmarks which gives the artificats more growth and texture. To purchase items, simply click on the prompted button and the amount will be reduced from your credit balance.
Our app offers a few modes for different note-taking expereiences:
- Standard: No music, no economic features, just you, your notes, and a quiet space.
- Zen: Standard mode with a cyclical playlist of tracks created to soothe the mind and influence productivity.
- Focus: Standard mode with the exception of the ability to earn credits to spend in the shop
Java Swing:
https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/components/index.html https://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/javax/swing/package-summary.html https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/layout/card.html
Netbeans:
https://netbeans.org/kb/trails/matisse.html
File Management:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6366743/saving-files-to-a-specific-directory-in-java https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4917326/how-to-iterate-over-the-files-of-a-certain-directory-in-java https://stackoverflow.com/questions/20039980/java-replace-line-in-text-file
Interactives:
https://www.codejava.net/coding/how-to-play-back-audio-in-java-with-examples
Music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws8ofAF0Gxk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUcQVC8De1o&t=1435s
Jar and Exe Files:
https://www.stackoverflow.com/questions/804466/how-do-i-create-executable-java-program