Empty Phrases 1.0.0

Overview

Empty Phrases is a fun JavaFX application that generates random, politician-like phrases using word fragments from a database. Think of it as a playful tool to create amusing, empty rhetoric—perfect for a lighthearted take on political speech. This project is inspired by the 1985 SFB Computerclub TV show, where similar concepts were explored using BASIC on a Commodore C64. Watch the inspiration here: SFB Computerclub 1985 Part 2.

Technology Used

This JavaFX project was developed using the Apache NetBeans 27 IDE (NetBeans 27).

Required frameworks:

• Java SDK (Java 24)
• SceneBuilder for GUI development (Gluon SceneBuilder)
• JavaFX SDK (JavaFX)

Prerequisites

• Install Java 24 and ensure the java command is accessible in your system's PATH.
• Download and extract the JavaFX SDK to a known location (e.g., C:\javafx-sdk-24).
• Optionally, install Apache NetBeans 27 for development or SceneBuilder for GUI editing.

Installation

1. Download the project: Clone or download the repository to your local machine.
2. Locate the JAR file: Find the Empty_Phrases-1.0.0.jar (or similarly named) file in the project's target directory.
3. Copy dependencies: Ensure any required lib or resource folders are in the same directory as the JAR file.

Running the Application

Windows

Use the following batch file to launch Empty Phrases:

1. Save the following as run_emptyphrases.bat in the same directory as Empty_Phrases-1.0.0.jar:

@echo off
REM Batch file to launch the Empty Phrases JavaFX application

REM Set the path to the Empty Phrases JAR file
SET JAR_FILE=Empty_Phrases-1.0.0.jar

REM Set the path to the JavaFX SDK lib folder (update to match your JavaFX SDK location)
SET JAVAFX_LIB=C:\path\to\javafx-sdk-24\lib

REM Specify the main class (update if different or remove if specified in the JAR's manifest)
SET MAIN_CLASS=your.main.Main

REM Run the Empty Phrases application with required JavaFX modules
java --module-path "%JAVAFX_LIB%" --add-modules javafx.controls,javafx.fxml -jar %JAR_FILE% %MAIN_CLASS%

REM Pause to keep the window open for debugging (optional, remove if not needed)
pause

2. Update JAVAFX_LIB to point to your JavaFX SDK lib folder (e.g., C:\javafx-sdk-24\lib).
3. If the main class is not specified in the JAR's manifest, update MAIN_CLASS to the correct fully qualified class name (e.g., your.main.Main). Otherwise, remove %MAIN_CLASS% from the java command.
4. Double-click run_emptyphrases.bat or run it from the command prompt.

Linux/macOS

Use the following shell script to launch Empty Phrases:

1. Save the following as run_emptyphrases.sh in the same directory as Empty_Phrases-1.0.0.jar:

#!/bin/bash
# Script to launch the Empty Phrases JavaFX application

# Set the path to the Empty Phrases JAR file
JAR_FILE=Empty_Phrases-1.0.0.jar

# Set the path to the JavaFX SDK lib folder (update to match your JavaFX SDK location)
JAVAFX_LIB=/path/to/javafx-sdk-24/lib

# Specify the main class (update if different or remove if specified in the JAR's manifest)
MAIN_CLASS=your.main.Main

# Run the Empty Phrases application with required JavaFX modules
java --module-path "$JAVAFX_LIB" --add-modules javafx.controls,javafx.fxml -jar $JAR_FILE $MAIN_CLASS

2. Update JAVAFX_LIB and MAIN_CLASS as needed.
3. Make the script executable: chmod +x run_emptyphrases.sh.
4. Run the script: ./run_emptyphrases.sh.

Using the Application

1. Launch the application using the batch or shell script.
2. Generate random phrases through the graphical interface.
3. Enjoy the humorous, politician-style output—perfect for a laugh!