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How to export the smallest possible JAR file size [message #1487746]

Wed, 26 November 2014 03:38

chris yo

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Registered: February 2013

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My project's jar file size is getting bigger and bigger as more stuff is added into it. I am wondering if someone has tips on how to generate a smaller jar file.

I export it as a Runnable JAR file and the library handling is Copy required libraries into a sub-folder next to the generated JAR.

In the Properties - Java Compiler - Classfile Generation, everything is unticked.

With these options, I was able to save approx 3MB of space. And I am hoping I can save more by removing the unneeded data.

My .jar file has a .java._trace files in it. How can I remove this from the jar file?

A .xtend and .class file is also there for each class. Since the .class file is just a conversion of the .xtend, I want to remove either one of these from the jar file. How can I achieve this? Or is this even possible?

I would appreciate any tips and tricks that can help me reduce the size of the jar file.

[Updated on: Wed, 26 November 2014 03:43]

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