FX

What to Download

This section guides helps you determine what to download in order to begin using the JavaFX technology.

1. Ensure that you meet the system and software requirements. Check that you have the required hardware and available free disk space, and the correct version of the Java Software Development Kit (JDK) or Java Runtime Environment (JRE) prior to proceeding with any of the following installation instructions.
   
   
2. For application developers:
   
   
   • Download and install the most recent product release of NetBeans IDE for JavaFX. See the system requirements for supported platforms.
     
     The NetBeans IDE for JavaFX is a full-featured development environment that is packaged with the JavaFX Software Development Kit (SDK) and with best practices samples that can help you build your software development project. The installation includes the JavaFX Mobile Emulator, which is currently available only on Windows platform.
     
     
   • If you already have the most recent product release of NetBeans IDE, update your IDE with JavaFX Plugin for NetBeans. This version is available for Windows and Mac OS X platforms. A beta release is provided for Ubuntu Linux and OpenSolaris platforms.
     
     The plugins provide the features that support the development of JavaFX applications in the NetBeans IDE. They also include the JavaFX SDK and best practice samples. The installation includes the JavaFX Mobile Emulator, which is currently available on the Microsoft Windows platform only.
     
     
   • If you prefer command line development, download and install the most recent product release of JavaFX SDK. The installation includes the JavaFX Mobile Emulator, which is currently available on Windows platform only.
     
     
3. For web designers, download and install JavaFX Production Suite (available for Windows and Mac OS X platforms only).
   
   JavaFX Production Suite is a set of tools for converting graphics to a format that can be used for JavaFX applications. Using the Production Suite plugins, you can export graphics from Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop into JavaFX format.