I got onto step 8 on the instructions needed to use Tomcat for DimensionEX. Here is what the instruction said when I tried to load up the test on Step 8.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
© Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\>cd \

C:\>cd tomcat

C:\tomcat>cd bin

C:\tomcat\bin>startup
The JAVA_HOME environment variable is not defined correctly
This environment variable is needed to run this program
Using CATALINA_BASE: ..
Using CATALINA_HOME: ..
Using CATALINA_TMPDIR: ..\temp
Using JAVA_HOME: C:\jdk1.3.1\jre
The system cannot find the file -Dsun.io.useCanonCaches=false.
C:\tomcat\bin>startup

I used the most recent verison of Tomcat, so I know that the instructions are flawed. I just need your assistance in fixing this. I plan to make a game, and the complexities in installation, while not your fault, is about to drive a stake into my game carrer before I begin.

Please assist as soon as possible. Thanks...

Silent

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Hi Silent,
it appears the main problem in your system is that you have the JAVA_HOME variable badly set, or simply that you do not have Java installed. The DimX readme, page 4 gives you some hint on how to fix the JAVA_HOME variable.

However everything in your message tells me that you are using old versions: Java should be 1.4.* (but you're using 1.3.1) and Tomcat should be 4.29 which has a statrup icon (but you're launching tomcat from the DOS prompt).

So, please check you have the DimX kit version 5.3.7 and follow the instructions carefully step-by-step, everything should work.

If not, repost again and indicate version and installation folders of Java and Tomcat so that I can help you.

Cheers

Ok. The Java I orginally have is 1.4. The file seems to be called 1.3, for some reason. Tomcat is 4.29, which has a startup icon, but according to instructions, I have to test it via a DOS prompt. I understand your instructions on the site are very outdated.

It seems that installing Tomcat is driving me nuts, and I think I might have to resort to not having Tomcat, and instead blindly creating a game without knowing how it looks like (like Bevethoen). That might work. :)

I actually learned the code, and I think everything will be fine.

Cris, after I blindly make the code and send it to you along with pictures, can you put it on the site so I can check it as beta and make sure I am not making any mistakes? Thanks.

Sorry Silent,
most likely you followed an outdated tutorial you found on the website.

You have to use the Readme537.pdf that is in the DimensioneX kit.

Everything else is related to older versions of tomcat and DimX so it's not guaranteed to work.

Good luck