e-Tracker

Major Project - MCA (Master of Computer Applications)

Developed a JavaFX-based inventory tracker and billing system using NetBeans. Designed a user-friendly interface for managing stock, tracking inventory, and generating bills. Implemented features like adding, updating, and removing items with efficient data handling.

Overview

The Billing System is a Java-based application designed to streamline billing operations. It features a user-friendly interface built using JavaFX and SQLite3, ensuring efficient transaction management.

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Build & Output Description

When you build the project, the IDE:

• Copies all required JAR dependencies to the dist/lib folder.
• Updates the MANIFEST.MF file to include necessary JARs in the Class-Path.

Build Process Notes

• Only JAR files are copied to the lib folder; other files are ignored.
• If multiple JAR files have the same name, only the first one is copied.
• If a library in the classpath has a Class-Path entry in its manifest, ensure its dependencies are available in the runtime path.
• To set the main class:
  • Navigate to: Right-click Project → Properties → Run → Main Class
  • Alternatively, manually update the Main-Class entry in MANIFEST.MF.

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Distribution

To distribute the project:

1. Zip the dist folder (including the lib folder).
2. Share the zipped file with users.

Custom JRE & Executable Notes

• A custom JRE is included to allow the .exe file to run without needing Java installed.

Tools Used

• Launch4j: Converts .jar into .exe.
• jdeps: Checks dependencies.
• jlink: Creates the custom JRE.
• config.xml: Included for Launch4j configuration.

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Database Information

• Database files are stored in:

  C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\AppUser
  

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Technical Details

• JavaFX Version: 21.0.5
• JDK: Bellsoft JDK 21
• IDE: NetBeans 23
• Design Tool: SceneBuilder
• EXE Conversion: Launch4j
• Additional Dependencies:
  • pdfbox-app-2.0.32.jar
  • sqlite-jdbc-3.47.0.0.jar
• Helper Tools and Websites:
  • ChatGPT
  • Stack Overflow
  • Flaticon
  • Paint.net
  • GIMP

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License

This project is licensed under Apache 2.0.