OpenCDS FAQ

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What is OpenCDS?
You can read all about opencds here.

How will OpenCDS be distributed?
As a seperate download, most likely on sf.net. Once installed it will be able to update itself.

OpenCDS does not start!
Please make sure if you have Java SE6. This is the only requirement for OpenCDS to work. You can check your version either by executing: Windows: Start -> Run.. -> cmd -> java -version Linux Terminal -> java -version

Or by checking the version via the helper application found in Configuration screen in Windows, and in the Administration section on linux based systems.

The output will be:

java version "<your version>" Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build <your build>) Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (<additional info>)

The version should at-least be 1.6.0_0.

How do I determine what OpenCDS version I have?
It can be found in Help -> About.. along with additional information about your Java installation, and user.

My language is not supported by OpenCDS!
Then translate if yourself! A tutorial of such can be found here.

The log says that an error occurred in one of my plugins!
Plugins can cause exceptions, which are shown in the log, however it should not crash/hang OpenCDS. If it does, such a plugin is not recommended, and should be removed. Plugins can also simply fail to load. You can ignore this, but please note that your plugin isn't loaded, and will not be used.

How do I create my own plugin?
Find a tutorial here.

What can you do with plugins?
At the moment, you can access various subsystems, like the download system and plugin system. Here you can listen for changes and such. Later on you will also be able to add protocols for downloading, add tabs, and much more!

Where can I find the API when creating a plugin?
You can view the OpenCDS API here: <todo>

Under what license is OpenCDS released?
OpenCDS is released under the GPL license.

I have found a bug in OpenCDS! How can I report such bugs?
You are best off by submitting a bug report via OpenCDS itself. Go to Help -> Report bug. If, for any reason, OpenCDS does not start, thus you are unable to send such a bug report, please send a email message Levia. Thanks!

Yeah, right, bug reports. I've heard of that they are usually ignored in other applications?
Oh don't worry, we will read them. If you think such has not happened, send a report again, contact Levia, or contact us in another way. Besides, it's for our best interest to handle those reports, such bug reports are necessary to provide stability and that's why we appreciate it when such a report has been sent.