====== FAQ ======
===== Requirements =====
* [[https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp|Java Runtime Environment]] (version 8 or later)
* Note: The x64 version should be used, if possible
* You can use other vendors too:
* [[https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases/|Adoptium Temurinβ’]]
* [[https://jdk.java.net/|OpenJDK]] (Available via your package manager on Linux)
* [[https://www.eveonline.com/|Eve-Online]] account
===== How to run =====
==== Windows ====
Double click on ''jeveassets.jar''
==== MacOS ====
From your downloads folder, move the entire jEveAssets folder into the applications folder.
Double click on ''jeveassets.jar''
==== Linux ====
in terminal run:\\
''java -jar /path/to/jEveAssets/jeveassets.jar''\\
where '/path/to' is the path on your computer to the jeveassets directory\\
or
cd to jEveAssets directory and run:\\
''java -jar jeveassets.jar''\\
===== Manually updating jEveAssets to a new version =====
Simply overwrite all the old files with the new ones. Your settings and assets will stay untouched.
===== Sort columns =====
You need to double click to sort a new column. A single click will sub-sort the column.
===== Portable =====
See the [[cli|Command Line Arguments]]
===== Settings Location ====
Replace **USERNAME** with your username
==== Windows ====
**XP:** ''C:\Documents and Settings\**USERNAME**\.jeveassets\''\\
**Vista and later**: ''C:\Users\**USERNAME**\.jeveassets\''\\
==== Linux====
''/home/**USERNAME**/.jeveassets/ ''
==== Mac ====
''~/Library/Preferences/JEveAssets''
===== jEveAssets will not run =====
\_First ensure you're follow the instructions on [[faq#how_to_run|How to run]] \\
\_It's worth trying all the solution for your operation system. \\
\_If none of the solutions bellow works, please see how to get [[faq#feedback_and_help|help]]
==== Solution 1 ====
**On:** All\\
**Symptoms:** jEveAssets displays a splash screen momentarily then closes\\
Ensure jEveAssets isn't corrupted and unzipped
- Download [[http://eve.nikr.net/jeveasset|jEveAssets]]
- Unzip
* How to unzip files: [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/zip-and-unzip-files-8d28fa72-f2f9-712f-67df-f80cf89fd4e5|Windows]] [[https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/mac-help/mchlp2528/mac|MacOS]] [[https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-unzip-files-in-linux/|Linux]]
- Next follow [[faq#how_to_run|How to run]]
==== Solution 2 ====
**On:** All\\
**Symptoms:** Nothing happens when starting jEveAssets or another program opens.
Ensure Java is installed and it is the correct version
- Uninstall all versions of java ([[http://www.java.com/en/download/uninstall.jsp|help]])
- Download the latest version of [[https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp|java]]
* The 64bit/x64 version should be used (unless you're on a 32bit system)
- Install java ([[http://www.java.com/en/download/help/windows_manual_download.xml|help]])
- Next follow [[faq#how_to_run|How to run]]
==== Solution 3 ====
**On:** Windows\\
**Symptoms:** Nothing happens when starting jEveAssets or another program opens.
Ensure Java is used to open jar files
- Download [[https://johann.loefflmann.net/downloads/jarfix.exe|JarFix]] ([[https://johann.loefflmann.net/en/software/jarfix/index.html|more info]])
- Run the downloaded file ''jarfix.exe''
- Next follow [[faq#how_to_run|How to run]]
Example: \\
{{:wiki:unable_to_launch_the_application.png|}} \\
//This is just one example//
==== Solution 4 ====
**On:** MacOS\\
**Symptoms:** jEveAssets displays a splash screen momentarily then closes\\
Ensure jEveAssets have permission to run
- Move the ''jEveAssets'' directory into your ''Applications'' directory
- Next follow [[faq#how_to_run|How to run]]
Additional info: MacOS limits access to your Desktop, Documents, and Downloads directories preventing jEveAssets from running
==== Solution 5 ====
**On:** Windows\\
**Symptoms:** Nothing happens when starting jEveAssets
Ensure jEveAssets have permission to run
- Move the entire ''jEveAssets'' directory out of the ''Downloads'' directory into the applications directory
- Next follow [[faq#how_to_run|How to run]]
Additional info: Some anti-virus software block execution in Download directory
===== File Lock =====
File locks are necessary to prevent file corruption.\\
If jEveAssets is forcefully terminated while reading/writing a file, the file will never be unlocked.\\
This prevent jEveAssets from accessing the file.\\
- Close all instances of jEveAssets (You can restart your computer to be 100% sure all instances of jEveAssets is closed)
- Run a single instance of jEveAssets (This will delete all existing file locks)
===== Add Character/Corporation =====
**Note:** step 1 and 2 can be skipped if you run jEveAssets for the first time.
- Go to ''Options'' > ''Accounts...''
- Click ''Add''
- Select account type ''Character'' or ''Corporation''\\ Note: Scopes reset when changing account type
- //(Optional)// Click ''Scopes'' and select the scopes you want to use\\ Note: jEveAssets will have limited functionality if you do not select all scopes.
- Click ''Next > ''
- The Eve SSO web page should open in your browser
- Select your character by clicking on their portrait
- Click ''Authorize'' on the web page
- Return to jEveAssets and wait for the import process to finish
- If you get an error see: [[faq#api_key_troubleshooting|API Key Troubleshooting]]
- Click ''OK''
===== API Key Troubleshooting =====
Solutions to common errors while importing API Keys
==== Proxy Server ====
If you're behind a proxy server, you need to enable it in jEveAssets.
- In the menu select: ''Options'' > ''Options...''
- Select ''Proxy''
- Select your ''Proxy Type''\\ ''Direct'' = No proxy server\\ ''HTTP'' = Http proxy server\\ ''SOCKS'' = Socks proxy server
- Enter your ''Proxy Address'' and ''Proxy Port''
==== Firewall blocks Java ====
- Disable your firewall (at your own risk...)
- Import API Keys in jEveAssets
- Enable your firewall
If you succeed, you need to add a firewall exception for Java (Please contact your firewall provider, for additional help)
==== API is down ====
- [[http://eve-offline.net/|Check if the API is down]]
- Wait until it's back up...
==== API is unstable ====
Try a couple of times (Press `Previous` to retry...)
==== API Error ====
This is a CCP API Error.
Feel free to [[faq#asking_for_help|ask for help]] (please include the error code)
==== I give up... ====
No problem! if you have tried everything above, please send a [[faq#bugs|bug report]]
===== Email Log =====
Please send an email to and include the following:
* The ''jeveassets.log'' and ''jeveassets1.log'' (if it exist) in the [[faq#settings_location|settings location]]
* \_Do not post the logs publicly (forum/discord/etc.). They contain private information. \\ Such as you character and corporation names. Only share them via email.
* Instructions on how to reproduce the bug
* Operation system name and version
* jEveAssets version
* Java version (if you know)
===== Feedback and Help =====
All feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestion are always very welcome! \\
They are a great way for users to give back to the jEveAssets project.
Talking with the users of jEveAssets is my biggest motivation to keep working on jEveAssets.
I always try my best to help everyone with their jEveAssets problems (as much as life allows).
* \_Email is the only safe way to share jEveAssets logs: [[faq#email_log|Email Log]]
* [[discord>8kYZvbM|Discord]]
* β Ask for help
* πͺ² Bug Reports
* π Feature Suggestions
* π¨οΈ Chat about jEveAssets
* π //I usually reply withing 24 hours and often much faster//
* [[github>GoldenGnu/jeveassets/issues|GitHub]]
* πͺ² Bug Reports
* π Feature Suggestions
* π //I read everything. I only reply if I have questions or need more information (1-3 days)//
* [[eveforum>13255|Forum Thread]]
* β Ask for help
* π //I usually reply within 1-3 days//
* [[slack>|Tweetfleet Slack]]
* π¨οΈ You are welcome to message or ping me @goldengnu, if you want to talk about jEveAssets or need help with the ESI asset endpoints