Installing and using NAWT with full GUI support with J2SDK, version 1.4 and subsequent versions

To install Native Abstract Windowing Toolkit (NAWT) with full GUI support with Java™ 2 Software Development Kit (J2SDK), version 1.4 and above, complete the following tasks.

  1. Install NAWT software fixes
  2. Install iSeries™ Tools for Developers PRPQ

Using NAWT

Before you can begin using NAWT or test your NAWT install, you need to create a password file for the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) server. The following information lists additional required and optional steps:

Create a VNC password file

Start the VNC server (typically after each IPL)

Configure environment variables (every time before you run Java)

Configure Java system properties (every time before you run Java)

Configure the iceWM window manager (optional - for interactive use)

Use a VNCviewer or Web browser to interact with a GUI application

Verify your NAWT install (optional)