The external executor calls
a new virtual machine (VM) when it executes
an application. This enables you to run applications that require a special
VM and to perform operations that are not possible with internal executors.
For example, you can specify the VM executable (such as java.exe
)
and complete command-line parameters together
with class path settings for the application. Using an external executor
also protects the IDE from application crashes and delays.
The external executor is the default executor provided with most templates in the IDE.
To view or change the properties of the external executor, open the Options window, expand the Debugging and Execution node, expand the Execution Types subnode, and select External Execution. When you change the value of a property, your change affects all classes that use the executor.
The Properties tab of the external executor has the following properties.
java
tool
provided with the JDK.
Clicking the ellipsis button (...) opens
a Property Editor that can help you define the process
and its parameters.
For more information on the java
command and its
options, see
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.3/docs/tooldocs/solaris/java.html
The Expert tab of the external executor has the following properties.
=
value. When this value is set to
null
, the IDE settings are used.
null,
the IDE's own working directory is used.
This feature is available with JDK 1.3 and compatible.
See also | |
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Internal Executor
Applet Executor Locale Executor |