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Using SynergyNet 2.5
SynergyNet is a java-based multi-touch interaction framework which utilises a large number of 3rd party libraries to facilitate additional features such as advanced network based communication.
SynergyNet 2.5 differs from SynergyNet 3 due to its simplified structure. Version 2.5 supports video, a simple app menu and does not require any software in addition to java to run. However, the framework is not as stable as version 3 and lacks support for advanced network abilities such as the use of web-based controls.
Ensure java is properly installed on your system (follow these instructions if you have problems on Windows). Download the SynergyNet 2.5 archive from here. Extract all the contents to the same location. Navigate to the folder in the extracted directory which matches your operating system. This folder will contain scripts which will supply the appropriate commands to the SynergyNet jar files. Before running SynergyNet for the first time run the 'Config' script. To run SynergyNet run the 'SynergyNet Desktop' script. Running the 'SynergyNet Desktop (Teacher)' script will start a version of SynergyNet with applications tailored for teachers.
If you wish to use any of the networking applications run the 'Server' script before starting SynergyNet.
Note that the compiled versions of SynergyNet 2.5 are not as stable as running from a development build. There are currently runtime errors which occur when videos or fully 3D environments are rendered.