Processing very slow to load, Java issue???

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ndstephens

Processing very slow to load, Java issue???

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Hi Everyone,

This is my first time on the forums. I searched on here for a solution, but haven't found one yet. I'm on OSX 10.6.8 running Processing 1.5.1. It takes a full minute or longer for the Processing App to open when launched. I have also found web pages running Java applets to open slow....so maybe this is a Java problem. Plus after a while of being open, the Processing app won't even run any code, so i need to reopen the app.

From searches on this forum I have tried removing just my "tools" folder, removing the "Processing" labeled sketch folder, i've deleted my prefs file, have reinstall Java again, installed Processing again, repaired permissions, used DiskWarrior, etc.

It seems that maybe Java is all screwed up on my computer. Pretty sure i'm running version 1.6. Is there a way to wipe clean Java then reinstall?

Really appreciate any help. I'm in the middle of learning Processing but now have a really hard time working with it. I'm thinking of soon wiping my system clean and doing a full reinstall up to 10.7. But that might be a while (b/c of time) so i'd rather just fix things now.

nate.

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aldrahman

Re: Processing very slow to load, Java issue???

2 years ago

I have the same problem

ndstephens

Re: Processing very slow to load, Java issue???

2 years ago

i'm running Java 1.6.0_26. I did just go in and delete the cache folder under "user"/Library/Caches/Java/cache....in there should be a folder named "6.0", i deleted that folder. After that i did an online Java test and it worked. I then opened Processing. it wasn't lightning quick, but way faster than before. but we'll see...before if i left Processing open for a while it stops working, like Java corrupts itself or something, so i then need to close and reopen Processing. I'll write back in with any updates.

But please, if anyone has any additional ideas or fixes please share.

***I guess the cache only has to do with Java in a browser. It seems that once Java "boots" somewhere on my system then all other Java functions speed up. After restarting my computer Processing again too forever to load.

Is there a way to fix Java on my system? I've already tried reloading it, but i don't know how to wipe it clean then reload. Is there an application out there that scans through the Java on your system and fixes it?

ndstephens

Re: Processing very slow to load, Java issue???

2 years ago

do i have this listed in the right forum? i guess i'm a little shocked there hasn't been any feedback.

i have noticed that if i view a .js or Java applet online it's fine....such as the new .js file in the backdrop of CreativeApplications.net. But i definitely have a problem viewing something exported from Processing such as the examples on the Processing website or from the Learning Processing website that companions the book by D Shiffman. Also, once they finally load, they flicker terribly.

any advice here how to fix this? obviously most everyone else is not having this problem or it would have been discussed in length. sorry for a boring newb request here, but it's really frustrating not being able to figure out what's wrong.

mbraendle

Re: Processing very slow to load, Java issue???

2 years ago

Hmm. What type of Antivirus software are you running on your Mac? It might be that it takes very long for scanning a Java executable.

I had a similar problem years ago when we had Symantec AV software installed. Java applets took forever until they were started. After we switched to another AV software, everything was fine.

ndstephens

Re: Processing very slow to load, Java issue???

2 years ago

THAT'S IT!! I've had Sophos AV on my computer for over a year now, and never a hiccup. I forgot that before my last backup when i ran the software i changed some settings. I checked the box asking it to scan "inside archives and compressed files" with the "On-Access Scanner." It's fine to scan in compressed files when doing a full-on scanning, but causes the problem in the On-Access setting. I can make an exception, but i'm not sure what Java folder, etc that would be. maybe i'll play with that later and post my results if i get any.

I never thought AV b/c i completely forgot i changed the settings. Thanks so much for the reminder to always check that. Really really appreciated.

nate.

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