When you launch the Symbol Compiler, it
opens with the two default palettes: Shared Symbols and Controls.
To compile a symbol:
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Drag and drop (or double-click) a symbol from an open palette into the Project Symbols pane.A tree view in the lower left pane displays the elements of the symbol class. The Java™ code of the symbol displays in the bottom center pane.
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Choose Project > Generate and Compile or click the
button in the toolbar.
The Symbol Compiler compiles the Java source file into a Java class and places it in the Class Directory specified in the toolbar.Any image files are placed in the Resource Directory specified in the toolbar.
To generate the Java source file:
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Choose Project > Generate Source Files or click the
button in the toolbar.
The Symbol Compiler generates the Java code of the symbol in the Java Directory specified in the toolbar