Installing

Installing the program is a species of a cake

Installing Java

The DynamicRP program is built upon the Java Virtual Machine (JVM); hence having Java installed is a fundamental requirement. Let's go through the steps to ensure you have the correct setup:

1. Check if Java is Installed: Java might already be installed on your computer. Here's how you can check:

   • Windows: Open Command Prompt (CMD) and type java -version. If Java is installed, you'll see the version number in the response.

   • macOS/Linux: Open Terminal and type java -version. Like on Windows, if Java is installed, the version number will appear in the response.

2. Verify the Java Version: DynamicRP supports all JVM versions above 8. If your installed version is older, you'll need to update Java.

3. Java is Not Installed or Version is Old: If Java is not installed or the installed version is outdated, follow these steps to get the latest version:

   • Visit Java's official website.

   • Click on the Free Java Download button.

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to install Java.

4. Installing Java on Different Operating Systems:

   • Windows/macOS: The installer from the official website should work seamlessly on these platforms. Just download, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

   • Linux: Depending on your distribution, you may be able to install Java through your package manager (like apt for Debian/Ubuntu, dnf for Fedora, or pacman for Arch Linux). Use commands such as sudo apt install default-jdk (for Debian/Ubuntu), sudo dnf install java-latest-openjdk (for Fedora), or sudo pacman -S jdk-openjdk (for Arch Linux). Make sure to verify your installation by typing java -version in the terminal.

By following these steps, you should have Java installed and ready to run DynamicRP.

Installing the program

Follow these steps to get DynamicRP up and running on your machine:

1. Visit the DynamicRP download page to procure the DynamicRP.jar file.

2. Install DynamicRP by double-clicking the downloaded .jar file. If it's your first time running this, an "installer" page looks like the following image should appear.

   Note: The chosen directory will store the configuration files, while the program itself remains in a single file.

   

3. About Changing the Default Directory: You can alter the default directory by selecting a different directory in the path field, An environment variable will be automatically created.

Important: Avoid changing the default directory unless it's absolutely necessary. If you're on macOS or Linux, it's recommended to create your own environment variables as the automation process is only roughly tested on Windows. The environment variable should be named DynamicRP, with the path of the configuration directory as its value. DynamicRP currently does not have any uninstaller that automatically removes the enviroment variable