Java Programming by Pearson

The Jar Tool • 861

A3.3 EXAMPLES OF JAR COMMAND OPTION

1. jar cf abc.jar *.class *.gif

The command creates a JAR fi le named abc.jar that contains all of the .class and .gif fi les in the current

directory.

2. jar cfm abc.jar man.mf *.class *.gif

The command creates an abc.jar using manifest fi le man.mf.

3. jar tf abc.jar

The command lists the contents of jar fi le abc.jar.

4. jar xf abc.jar

The command extracts the contents of jar fi le abc.jar and places in the current directory.

5. jar —uf abc.jar fi le1.class

The command adds fi le1.class to the contents of abc.jar fi le, thus updating the JAR fi le.

6. jar ...