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December 8, 2023
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Java Requirement for PDF generation

  • December 8, 2023
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Hi All,

PDF generation requires JAVA 8 to be installed on the PC.  Now, that JAVA 8 is licensed, is there any alternative for this? In the Application preference, I can see that we can browse for the Java installation path.  

 

 

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    Peter Grainge
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    Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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    December 8, 2023

    The field you have shown is only required if RoboHelp cannot find the path to the required version, typically if it has been installed to other than the default.

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      Peter Grainge
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      Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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      December 8, 2023

      You don't need any paid for version of Java. See https://www.grainge.org/pages/authoring/rh_tour/rh2022/outputs/outputs_pdf.htm

       

      I have the correct version installed and can generate PDFs. The Home Path you show is not required for PDF generation.

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      Peter Grainge
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      Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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      December 8, 2023

      In another thread your post shows you must have the correct version of Java installed so I'm not clear why you are asking this question.

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