However, it is possible to create a simple Java assignment that does not store data on the ClassNet server, and does not require consultation with the ClassNet administrators. By following the directions below, it is possible to give students private access to an assignment containing a Java applet.

Using your favorite HTML editor, create an assignment file consisting of HTML text and a Java applet.

Uploading the Assignment

• Put the HTML file and Java class(es) into a Web directory.
  
  
• Create a new assignment of the type Java.
  
  
• Give the assignment a name. This name must be the same name as the HTML file without the .html extension.
  • Example: If the HTML file in the first step is called java1.html, then the assignment must be named java1.
  • Spaces are not allowed in Java assignment names.
    
    
• In the Initial URL field, specify the URL for where the file was stored in the Web directory.
  • Example: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~mvg/java1.html
    
    
• Click Add.
  • ClassNet will read this file and store it on the ClassNet server. You will be presented with an updated Assignments Menu.

Uploading the Java Applet Classes

• Click on Add in the Assignments Menu.
  
  
• Select the assignment type Java and use the same name as you did for the assignment (e.g. java1).
  
  
• In the Initial URL field, specify where the applet class is.
  • Example: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~mvg/java1.class

Repeat for each additional class.

Notes:

• Storing even a simple Java assignment is a more detailed process than the other assignment types. Please contact ClassNet administrators with any questions.
  
  
• One of the quickest ways to store the classes is to create a single archive by zipping the classes, with no compression, into a single .zip file.
  
  

An example session

LessonGraph is an example Java assignment HTML file that uses a zip file. Note that LinearLesson.class is actually stored within LessonGraph.zip. After loading LessonGraph.html, it would only be necessary to add LessonGraph.zip

 Example Steps:

1. Put the LessonGraph.zip and LessonGraph.html files into a web readable directory.
2. Log into the class as Instructor and go to the Assignments menu.
3. Click on Add.
4. Assignment Type: Java
   Name: LessonGraph
   Initial URL: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~mvg/LessonGraph.html
5. Click Add.
6. Click on Add in the Assignments Menu.
7. Assignment Type: Java Name: LessonGraph
   Initial URL: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~mvg/LessonGraph.zip
8. Click Add.
9. Select "LessonGraph".
10. Click on Edit in the Assignments Menu.
11. Click the Publish checkbox.
12. Click on Save