Chilkat for Java Windows Install Instructions

1. Download

Download the binary distribution and unzip to any directory.

Download:

Chilkat Java 32-bit Windows • v9.3.1 • 22-Apr-2012

Chilkat Java 64-bit Windows • v9.3.1 • 22-Apr-2012

The download contains the following files:

	chilkat.dll
	chilkat.jar
	Install_Instructions.txt
	license.txt
	runTest.bat
	Test.java

2. Run Test.java to Verify it Works

Run runTest.bat to verify that Test.java can be compiled and run. The Test.java program simply verifies that the chilkat.dll (a JNI dynamic library) can be loaded, that the Java class loader can load the Chilkat classes from the chilkat.jar, and that a Chilkat object can be instantiated.

3. Using System.load and System.loadLibrary to load a Native DLL

See: How to use System.loadLibrary to load a Java Native DLL on Windows

4. classpath and using JAR archives

See: Java JAR Archives and classpath on Windows

5. 30-Day Trial for Commercial Classes

Chilkat's commercially licensed Java classes are fully-functional for a 30-day trial period. The UnlockComponent method should be called once at the beginning of a program. The trial period automatically begins when a non-valid unlock code is used. Licensed customers receive a permanent unlock code that is valid for all future versions of the particular class(es) licensed.

Note: The Chilkat Java library contains both freeware and commercially-licensed classes. Freeware classes, such as the ones for XML and digital certificates, do not have an UnlockComponent method and do not need to be unlocked.

Example:

    CkZip zip = new CkZip();
    zip.UnlockComponent("anything for 30-day trial");

6. Chilkat Licenses Include all Programming Languages

Each license sold by Chilkat is valid for all supported programming languages and operating systems. For example, a "Chilkat Zip" license allows for the Chilkat Zip component/library to be used in C++, .NET, VB6, ASP, Perl, Java, Delphi, Python, Ruby, etc.

7. New Version Upgrades are Always Free

A permanent unlock code will work with all future versions of the product. The 1-year unlimited support may expire, and it may be renewed here: Chilkat support renewal

8. Reduced Bundle Pricing

A "Chilkat Bundle" provides licenses to all existing Chilkat products at a reduced price.
It may be purchased here: Chilkat Bundles