First steps

 

JDK configuration

 

When CodeGuide is started for the first time it tries to find installed Java Development Kits (JDKs) in common places. It is very likely that a JDK is found. In this case you can skip this JDK configuration section.

 

If this does not succeed you are prompted with this dialog:

 

 

 

Choose a directory where you have a JDK installed and press OK.

 

You can always add additional JDKs or remove JDKs from CodeGuide later using the Project | JDKs | Configure... menu item.

 

 

Creating your first project

If you want to migrate your own sources you can skip this section and go directly to the Migrating existing projects chapter.

 

Now you can create your first project. If the New Project Wizard is not already visible choose the Project | New... menu entry.

 

 

Choose the AWT application project type and press Next >.

 

 

Now you are required to enter the name of the project (e.g. MyApp). Enter a name of your choice and press Next >.

 

 

Next CodeGuide requires you to choose the location of the project file. Choose a different location or leave the suggested location. Now press Next >.

 

 

Last CodeGuide asks where the project files should be stored. CodeGuide suggests to create the project in your home directory. Choose a location where the project should be created an press Finish.

 

The new project will be created. After the project creation the application window should look something like this:

 

 

Now you can go ahead and explore CodeGuide using this sample application.