root/tags/Shoola_3.0_M3/launch/INSTALL.txt

  
  Open Microscopy Environment - Install Notes (Java Client)
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  Preamble

  The client software requires a J2SE Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to
  run (version 1.5). Note that the client doesn't use features of Java 1.5.
  If you don't have one already, you can
  download the J2SE JRE install bundle from:

    http://java.sun.com/j2se/downloads/


  NOTE
  You don't need to download the whole J2SE SDK, just the JRE is enough.
 

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  Install Procedure

  Extract the downloaded bundle in any directory on your local file system.
  After doing this, your directory should contain:

    * A "config" directory.
    * A "lib" directory.
    * A "shoola.jar" file.
    * A startup script for Windows, Unix and Mac OS X.
    * A "LICENSE" file.
    * This install file.

  Locate the "container.xml" file within the "config" directory and edit this
  file to specify the URL to the OMERO Data Server (OMERODS).  All you have to 
  do is to modify the content of the url tag within the following entry:

    <structuredEntry name="/services/OMERODS" type="OMERODS">
      <hostName>valewalker.openmicroscopy.org.uk</hostName>
      <port>1099</port>
    </structuredEntry>

  You have to replace "valewalker.openmicroscopy.org.uk" with
  the actual OMERODS URL in use at your site.
  
  If you're running on Unix or Mac OS X, make sure the provided startup script
  is executable.


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  Running The Software

  Double-click on the startup script (for example "shoola_windows.bat") file
  within the installation directory.  A splash screen will pop up.  Enter your
  OME user name and password, then press the log in button.  Enjoy OME!