Using
HolonJ
Installation
- Store the unzipped files in one common directory, say C:\HOLONJ.
- Incude the HolonJ directory in the PATH statement in AUTOEXEC.BAT.
HolonJ works best with the Java 2 SDK V1.2 or a later version. No adjustments are needed for HolonJ.
Note: HolonJ creates class files on its own. You need the Java SDK for the execution of your applications. If you only create applets, the SDK is not actually needed - but it is helpful.
Starting HolonJ
HolonJ runs under DOS. When HOLONJ.EXE starts, it looks for the files HOLONJ.STR and HOLONJ.TEX in the working directory. For details see the file WELCOME.HTM in the HolonJ distribution.

Toolbox
The three toolbox modules are present in every project.
- _Compiler, defines the Java compiler words.
- _Library, collects the imported Java library classes, methods and fields.
- _Forth, contains the standard Forth words.
Application
Every application module defines one class, usually.
Load All
Initially the full system is loaded, and HolonJ generates a class file for every class.
- Press Ctrl+F3=LoadAll to load the system.
Load Module
Now only the modules that are changed need to be (re)loaded.
- Press F3=Load to reload the current module. The corresponding classfile is replaced.
Testing
The class files are tested in the Java interpreter in the conventional way, or interactively in HolonJ with the monitor JMON
next
|