1. How to install Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

1.1 Where to obtain JRE

The most updated version of JRE can be downloaded from here
Installation instruction can be found here.

1.2 How to set path?

It's useful to set the PATH if you want to be able to conveniently run Java applications from any directory.

Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, and XP:

1. Choose Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click System. On Microsoft Windows NT, select the Environment tab; on Microsoft Windows 2000 select the Advanced tab and then Environment Variables.

2. Look for "Path" in the User Variables and System Variables. If you're not sure where to add the path, add it to the right end of the "Path" in the User Variables. A typical value for PATH is: C:\j2sdk1.4.2_\bin

3. Click "Set", "OK" or "Apply".

2. How to install and run MeV?

1. The version we used in the class can be found here.

2. Unzip the file MEV.zip to a folder.

3. Double click TMEV.bat to run the program.

4. User's manual can be found in the documentation folder.