AI Java Exporter v0.0b01
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Welcome to Java Class exporter for Adobe Illustrator.

This plug-in along with the AIClass.java file allows you to easily add vector-based
graphics to your Java projects.

Installation
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Just put the plugin "JavaClass" into your "File Formats" folder in your "Plug Ins"
folder in your Illustrator Folder and you will be able to "Save As" Java Class. The
Class name is always "ArtClass" right now, but I will soon make it the same as the 
file name. 

Then, in your java project, add the resulting java source file into your project
along with the file called "AIClass.java".

Then, you just declare a variable as type ArtClass and create an instance of it.

Example:

	ArtClass myGraphic;
	myGraphic = new ArtClass();

Then, in your paint method, just put the command

	myGraphic.draw(g);

where g is the Graphic Class variable you use in your paint method.

There are a few instance variables you can adjust in the
ArtClass class definition for positioning and scaling your graphic:

    float xOffSet = 40;
    float yOffSet = 40;
    float xScale = 150;
    float yScale = 150;
    
Limitations:
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This plug-in is Power Mac compatible only! (so far)

This plug-in should export Java Code for simple and compound paths in Illustrator
with black/black tint, CMYK, and custom/custom tint colors for both fill or stroke.

It will not export text items or gradient or pattern fills. To export text items, you
must first convert them to outlines. Also, I have noticed that Illustrator makes all
characters it outlines to compound paths. You should probably "release" the compound
path on characters that don't have "holes" in them.

For gradient fills, you will need to construct them manually with the blend tool or
some other way that results in plain old objects.

Clipping paths are not supported.

Strokes are always drawn as 1 point paths in Java. If you want a thicker line, you
have to make the stroke thicker in Illustrator, and then convert it with the Filter
"Object/Outline Path" to a compound path.

Example
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For an example of a Java applet utilizing this plug-in see

http://www.ps.missouri.edu/rickspage/gridpuzzle/gridpuzzle.html

Have fun!

If you have any questions...

rickr@www.ps.missouri.edu

Download a free beta version of AIJavaClass Plug-in for Illustrator

DownLoad latest version (v0.0b02) Feb 24, 1997 of AI JavaClass exporter.)

Please contact me at rickr@www.ps.missouri.edu and visit my homepage.

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