I had a similar problem recently that was caused by putting the batik library files in the JRE extension directory. I could solve it by either removing the library files from that directory or by putting the squiggle jar file in the directory.
Check the mailing list archives for a message from me for more details. G. Wade Jakob Ilves wrote: > Hello! > > I've read the FAQ and tried my best to search for an answer on the > mailing list. > > I've downloaded Batik 1.5beta4b and unpacked it using jar.exe (from Sun > JDK 1.4.0_02). When I try to start the program using > > java -jar batik-squiggle.jar > > I get the splash screen but then I get > java.Security.AccessControlException with a long stack trace (which > unfortunately cannot be copied and pasted). However, it seems like it > fails to read the file batik-squiggle.jar, which is the file it read > from the beginning to even start running the program. So, the failure > of reading don't seem to be on an operating level system but rather on a > Java security level (but why...?). > > Reproducing this problem is dead easy, I only have to try once again to > even start batik-squiggly.jar to see it reappear. > > I run Windows 2000, 5.00.2195, Service Pack 3. > > I've also tried out using a JRE 1.3.1 and JRE 1.3 with the same error > appearing. When using those versions of Java, I did not use jar for > unpacking, simply because those JREs don't have jar. Instead I used the > Winzip which might or might not be a good idea. > > Sorry for being so extremely vague regarding the problem, I suspect > something is wierd in my Java setup (but Java works for my other > programs on the system...). I managed to dig out some info from the > mailing list, there's something called "policy file" which one can edit > but when reading the install guide for batik, there's no hint about any > such files. > > Another option is the classpath but the install guide neither says what > to do with the classpath so I suppose that the classpath should not have > to be touched. On the other hand, when checking out "Start->Control > Panel->System->Advanced->Environment Variables" the classpath variable > is not listed. That's a bit scary too. > > Frankly, this is embarrasing. I've learned how to program Java (have > very little practice, is by no means an expert) but when I run into this > (presumely very basic) problem, I'm completely lost. > . > Any help is sincerely appreciated. > > Best Regards > > /IlvJa > > PS. Why do I go through this? Well, SVG appears to be the best thing > since sliced bread (just reading the specification makes a graphics geek > like me euphoric), and I'm on a quest for a SVG viewer which actually is > able to generate SVG printouts which actually are usable. Batik seems > promising (I expect to get it running :eventually -). > /DS. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
