20050903: IDV - J3D error

>From: "Eric Meyers" <address@hidden>
>Organization: Millersville
>Keywords: 200509032359.j83Nxfhu022823

Hi Eric-

>Institution: Millersville University
>Package Version: 1.2
>Operating System: os.name:Windows XP; os.arch:x86; os.version:5.1;
>Hardware Information: java.vendor:Sun Microsystems Inc.; java.version:1.4.2_08
> ; java.home:C:\\Program Files\\Java\\j2re1.4.2_08;
>Inquiry: An error has occurred:
>In getViewManager
>no J3D in java.library.path
>
>I am currently trying to run IDV on my home computer using dial-up internet co
> nnection.
>After downloading the latest version of Java WebStart (8), I tried running IDV
> .  I selected to
>have the IDV icon displayed on the desktop, and shortly thereafter, this messa
> ge
>was displayed.  When IDV opens, no map is displayed.

First, what link are you clicking on to start the IDV through
webstart?  It could be that you are pointing to an old link.

The error indicates that it can't find Java 3D.  From webstart, that
should be downloaded automatically, but there are times when webstart
gets confused.  Unfortunately, the only solution I know of means 
removing and downloading the IDV again.  And, there's not guarantee
that it will work.  Only do this if you are downloading the IDV
from:

http://my.unidata.ucar.edu/content/software/idv/webstart/IDV/idv.jnlp

- Bring up the webstart manager by opening:

http://java.sun.com/products/javawebstart/apps/player.jnlp

- If the IDV is not shown in the manager, use the View->
Downloaded Applications menu to show it.

- Click the IDV icon once and then use the Applications->
Remove Application to remove it.

Then, start the IDV from the link above.


>******************
>Stack trace:
>java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: no J3D in java.library.path
>       at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadLibrary(Unknown Source)
>       at java.lang.Runtime.loadLibrary0(Unknown Source)
>       at java.lang.System.loadLibrary(Unknown Source)
>       at javax.media.j3d.MasterControl$22.run(MasterControl.java:889)
>       at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
>       at javax.media.j3d.MasterControl.loadLibraries(MasterControl.java:886)
>       at javax.media.j3d.VirtualUniverse.<clinit>(VirtualUniverse.java:229)
>       at javax.media.j3d.NativeConfigTemplate3D.<clinit>(NativeConfigTemplate
> 3D.java:180)
>       at javax.media.j3d.GraphicsConfigTemplate3D.<clinit>(GraphicsConfigTemp
> late3D.java:55)
>       at ucar.unidata.view.geoloc.MapProjectionDisplayJ3D.makeConfig(MapProje
> ctionDisplayJ3D.java:416)
>       at ucar.unidata.view.geoloc.MapProjectionDisplayJ3D.<clinit>(MapProject
> ionDisplayJ3D.java:405)
>       at ucar.unidata.view.geoloc.MapProjectionDisplay.getInstance(MapProject
> ionDisplay.java:280)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.MapViewManager.init(MapViewManager.java:387)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.ViewManager.init(ViewManager.java:446)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.MapViewManager.<init>(MapViewManager.java:340)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.VMManager.createViewManager(VMManager.java:481)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.ui.IdvXmlUi.createComponent(IdvXmlUi.java:290)
>       at ucar.unidata.ui.XmlUi.xmlToUi(XmlUi.java:1350)
>       at ucar.unidata.ui.XmlUi.layoutContainer(XmlUi.java:1554)
>       at ucar.unidata.ui.XmlUi.createComponent(XmlUi.java:1877)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.ui.IdvXmlUi.createComponent(IdvXmlUi.java:305)
>       at ucar.unidata.ui.XmlUi.xmlToUi(XmlUi.java:1350)
>       at ucar.unidata.ui.XmlUi.layoutContainer(XmlUi.java:1554)
>       at ucar.unidata.ui.XmlUi.createComponent(XmlUi.java:1877)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.ui.IdvXmlUi.createComponent(IdvXmlUi.java:305)
>       at ucar.unidata.ui.XmlUi.xmlToUi(XmlUi.java:1350)
>       at ucar.unidata.ui.XmlUi.doMakeContents(XmlUi.java:1284)
>       at ucar.unidata.ui.XmlUi.getContents(XmlUi.java:1244)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.ui.IdvUIManager.createNewWindow(IdvUIManager.java:2
> 621)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.ui.IdvUIManager.createNewWindow(IdvUIManager.java:2
> 542)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.ui.IdvUIManager.doMakeInitialGui(IdvUIManager.java:
> 2425)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.IntegratedDataViewer.initInner(IntegratedDataViewer
> .java:410)
>       at ucar.unidata.idv.IntegratedDataViewer$2.run(IntegratedDataViewer.jav
> a:345)
>       at ucar.unidata.util.Misc$2.run(Misc.java:778)
>
>
>

Don Murray
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