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I'm trying to use the Database in OpenOffice and get an error message. Requires Java runtime environment. The selected JRE is defective. Select/ install a new version.

I just updated Java- Apple Inc 1.5.0_24. It's selected in the preferences section of OO
Open Office is 3.2.1 and I'm on a MacBook 10.5.8

The other parts of OpenOffice work fine. Suggestions?

After the Java update have you a) restarted your computer, b) gone to Tools / Options / OpenOffice.org / Java [windows/Ubuntu path]and told it to use your installed Java? For a Mac the path differs; I think it is OpenOffice.org/Preferences/ something

Yes to both- restarted, and when I go through Preferences/Java/ the Apple Inc shows up and I've got the box checked for it to be used.
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Is there an alternative Java I can upload?

You could visit www.java.com and see if it has a mac version of Java.

You could try reinstalling Java. Go to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4140 to download it.

Or try using Java SE 6 (6.0_20) if you have a 64bit (Core2) processor (MacBook 2.1 or newer). Use the 'Add' feature in the Preference file. The location will be similar to the location path given at the bottom of the Preference settings for Java.

Hello

I've the same problem with the similar error message - attached. Now I can do nothing with Open Office dbase. Mac OS X V10.6.4; 2.26GHZ Core2 Duo; Open office v3.2.1 (OOO320m18 (Build:9502)). All this started after loading Report Builder Extension, and then trying to install the Java JRE software, as per the OO help page.

However, the Help page is misleading since it insists on " Tools (I read that literally, i.s. as meaning a TOP menu bar item) - Options - Open Office.org - Java " the drop downs therefore don't exist! However, advice above has led me to ' OpenOffice.org ' (TOP menu bar, first) - Preferences - Java ' (there is NO MENU ITEM "OPTIONS"). Now I do not know what item to point to for the Add button data.

Java Preferences App says JAVA SE 6 BOTH 64-bit, and 32-bit v1.6.0_22-b04-307 are loaded.

As I haven't a clue where the RTE is, nor the file name, Could someone tell me what to input for the Add button data?

(Apologies for a degree of repetition, but this is the nearest discussion topic I can find, short of starting a new thread). Many thanks.

However, the Help page is misleading since it insists on " Tools (I read that literally, i.s. as meaning a TOP menu bar item) - Options - Open Office.org - Java " the drop downs therefore don't exist! However, advice above has led me to ' OpenOffice.org ' (TOP menu bar, first) - Preferences - Java ' (there is NO MENU ITEM "OPTIONS"). Now I do not know what item to point to for the Add button data.

Unfortunately, not all of the Help files have been translated to the proper Mac terminology. 'OpenOffice.org/Preferences' is the Mac equivalent of 'Tools/Options'.

To install Java click the Add button. Then navigate to:
/System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Home
Then click on the Home button.
Make sure there is a dot in the circle beside Apple Inc. in the preferences window. I've attached a screenshot of my setup.

Unfortunately, this approach does not work with OO 3.2.1 (release version). Since the Java update from Apple even manually specifying the path brings up the same error message, in fact, it won't even register in the dialog. The Java version has been bumped to 1.6.0_22, maybe there is a library missing in this build or it has changed architecture?

Is there any way to debug the Java loading process in OO?

Ronny

rbremer wrote:Unfortunately, this approach does not work with OO 3.2.1 (release version). Since the Java update from Apple even manually specifying the path brings up the same error message, in fact, it won't even register in the dialog. The Java version has been bumped to 1.6.0_22, maybe there is a library missing in this build or it has changed architecture?

Is there any way to debug the Java loading process in OO?

Ronny

Oops! I updated Java after my previous post. Java no longer works for me in OOo 3.3.0 RC1. Doesn't work in LibreOffice Beta2 either.

I'll make some inquiries when I have time.

Thanks Larry.

Sorry Larry, but:

To install Java click the Add button. Then navigate to:
/System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Home
Then click on the Home button.

The folder "Home" goes deeper, and recurses even deeper (to infinity?)! All I get is a further error, see attachment.

Do I read after helping me your OO / Java now no longer works? Sorry to cause that; but given the intervening messages, it seems there is clearly something wrong.

You need to say that you want to use Java, and you have to select a JRE from the list.

To continue:
Interestingly Java RTE would appear to be running, so why can't Open Office | Preferences | Java find it:

Last login: Thu Oct 21 13:36:39 on ttys000
T...$ java -version
java version "1.6.0_22"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_22-b04-307-10M3261)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 17.1-b03-307, mixed mode)
T...'s-MacBook:~ T...$

floris v wrote:You need to say that you want to use Java, and you have to select a JRE from the list.

We are aware of that, but OO doesn't automatically find Java on a Mac after the latest Java update from October 20th. So there is no JVM to choose from.

Ronny

No problem, it just happens that it's easily overlooked and pointing it out has helped some people in the past.

terry_nyorks wrote:To continue:
Interestingly Java RTE would appear to be running, so why can't Open Office | Preferences | Java find it:

It has been reported as a bug and been named a showstopper for the release of OOo 3.3. See:
http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=115180

The bug report also includes a workaround. (requires using 'Terminal' to implement)

Larry, that was a perfect fix. Thanks for posting it!

lgusaas wrote:

terry_nyorks wrote:To continue:
Interestingly Java RTE would appear to be running, so why can't Open Office | Preferences | Java find it:

It has been reported as a bug and been named a showstopper for the release of OOo 3.3. See:
http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=115180

The bug report also includes a workaround. (requires using 'Terminal' to implement)

So I'll have to wait for the new de-bugged version then?

Because all of the other suggestions here have failed me thus far.

So I'll have to wait for the new de-bugged version then?

Unless you use the workaround listed in the bug report. You would have to work from the command line in Terminal to implement it.

Larry
I'm using OOo-Dev_DEV300m90_MacOS_x86_install_en-US
After applying the workaround, when opening a presentation document I get a crash.
When I attempt to recover the document, OOo crashes immediately.
If I disable RTE in the preferences, I can open the document.

On the other hand, NeoOffice 3.1.2 recognizes the RTE without the workaround.

Thanks Larry! OO now detects the JRE.

Unfortunately, I am running into the same issue as Al. OO crashes when I open a template. So not much use.

Ronny

After running patch via Terminal, from http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=115180:

OO also detects RTE. However DBase still crashes (several tries, eaxh time) as per report attached.

Is anyone from OO/Oracle/Apple watching this, or can someone report the feedback.

I have to do a review of OO Base, and can't work - my deadline is fast approaching. Help!

I just installed NeoOffice and I'm able to access my database now. So that fix worked. Thank you!!

I notice that [Solved] has been added to the heading.
However, the basic problem in OOo persists and has not been corrected.

+1 - It'd be better to mark this topic as an issue and to mention a workaround in the first post, clearly marked as an edit.

Please place all further posts on:

http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/ ... 17&t=35194

as this has been closed off prematurely. There are still issues outstanding, e.g. OO DBase still doesn't work after the fix, and actually crashes. (post 11.40pm BST, 21 Oct)

Oops, sorry. Wrong link, should be:

http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/ ... 17&t=35194

I've edited the first post- but whether that puts this back into circulation or not- I'm unsure.

I agree- just because I found a work around, I still want the proper solution.

Larry

How do I undo
and restore the previous state of JavaVM?

amaloney wrote:Larry

How do I undo

Code: Select all

sudo ln-s .. / .. / Frameworks / JavaVM.framework / JavaVM JavaVM

and restore the previous state of JavaVM?

I'd suggest asking on the bug report. I don't know the Unix command line.
http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=115180


Note: I just asked on the Mac Porting mailing list how to do this.

Update: Undo instructions have been posted on the issue report.