Re: How install two versions of jEdit

Yes, it's quite easy if you don't mind running them via java.

Just download the "jar" installers for the various versions of jEdit you
want, and execute them via command-line: "java -jar
jedit[VERSION]install.jar".

You should get a window that asks where you want to install - choose
different locations for each version.

To run them, again execute via command-line: "java -jar jedit.jar" in those
new directories.

It's worth noting that if you want to run them simultaneously, you probably
want to include the 'noserver' and 'settings' options so they do not share
installed plugins.

Example command:
java -jar jedit.jar -noserver
-settings=/some/absolute/path/to_a/settings/dir

The 'settings' dir includes all the specific settings and installed plugins
for each version - without it and they will share the default location.

I haven't been on Windows for over 10 years now, but should be easy enough
to create a batch file or something with the above command to make it
easier for you.

On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 8:50 AM, George Hovey <[email protected]> wrote:

> Is it possible to have two versions of jEdit, say the current one and
> 4.5.2, installed on the same (Windows) machine, perhaps by creative
> renaming, or other means?
>
> They need never run simultaneously, and the choice need only take effect
> after a restart of Windows.
>
> Some background: I am preparing a custom version of jEdit 4.5.2 for use as
> a viewer/editor for a program I distribute.  The (engineer) users vary
> greatly in computer experience, and some may already be using jEdit.  My
> version must coexist peacefully with theirs.
>
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