(Apple Problem ID# :3036717)
* STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. In the "Java Plugin Settings" application select "Show Java Console".
2. Start Internet Explorer 5.2.1 (4717)
3. Run an applet that writes to the Java Console such as the one on this page.
4. Use the menu command "View | Java Messages"
* RESULTS
The applet writes to the Java Console. The Java Messages window remains blank. The Java Console comes up even if no messages are written to it by
an applet. If the user does not overrule the default OFF setting for "Show Java Console" the output goes to the system Console and Java Messages are still blank.
* REGRESSION
As above.
* NOTES
Java Messages should bring up a functional Java Console. Ideally the Java Console should stay hidden until asked for, as on other browsers. Also, the default in "Java Plugin Settings" should be "Show Java Console" ON since a user would be surprised to go to Java Messages and have it not work because of some hidden setting known only to geeks.
If you have any insights, workarounds or comments about this test page please contact Mickey Segal. A listing of many Macintosh Java bugs with demonstration applets is at this link, including information on how to add any necessary Java plugins.
The source code is shown below or can be downloaded as WriteToConsole.java
import java.applet.*;
import java.awt.*;
public class WriteToConsole extends Applet {
public void init()
{
setBackground(new Color(225,225, 255));
System.out.println("Hello Java Console");
}
public void paint(Graphics g)
{
g.drawString("This applet writes to the Java Console", 35 , 25);
}
} // END OF Class WriteToConsole