How to verify i have installed JavaFX runtime on my Mac?


This article applies to:
  • Platform(s): Macintosh OS X
  • Browser(s): All Browsers
  • Java version(s): 6.0 ,  6u10+

JavaFX is a family of products for creating rich internet applications with immersive media and content. It includes runtime and tools that can be used by web scriptwriter, designers and developers to build and deliver interactive applications for desktop, mobile devices, TV and other platforms.

JavaFX runtime is integrated with Java download. During the installation of Java 6 update10 (jre6u10), users will also be installing JavaFX runtime. Installation of the JavaFX will complete along with the completion of Java installation.

Here are the steps to verify successful installation of JavaFX runtime.
  1. Open Terminal
    • Click the magnifying glass
    • Type terminal inside the text field and press enter

  1. Go to ~/Library/Caches/Java/cache/javapi/v1.0/jar
    • Inside the command prompt, type cd ~/Library/Caches/Java/cache/javapi/v1.0/jar
  2. Verify javafx files exists
    • type ls javafx* , if it returns filenames starting with javafx, you have JavaFX installed.

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