Subj : Accessing Java from JavaScript IN (Mozilla) BROWSER???
To   : netscape.public.mozilla.jseng
From : Merten Schumann
Date : Thu Apr 29 2004 12:22 pm

Hello,

I'm trying to use Java within JavaScript code in a HTML page in Mozilla.

Well,
    var myString = new java.lang.String("Hello world");
works fine (ok, I had to switch the "enable Java" option in Mozilla before:)

Now I want to use a class (static method) from my own .jar.
I tried
   var foo = Packages.my.own.Stuff.myMethod("hi")
but I always get
   "Packages.my.own.Stuff.myMethod is not a function"

I think my .jar file is simply not found since I'm sure the method is there
and the same error happens for any really non-existent package I tried to
address.
I tried to use the CLASSPATH environment variable, but the error still
appears.

In a server application utilizing Rhino using third-party packages works
fine with the "Packages." stuff.

Is it possible to use the "access Java packages from JavaScript" in Mozilla,
that means, on the client side?
Where to put .jar files? In Mozilla's plugin or component folder? Or should
it work via classpath?

Thanx!
   Alfred

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