Issue 1068: Phy208 : java applet not running in lab - UW-Physics Instructional Labs Issue Tracker
Issue1068 Issues Show Unassigned Show All Search Login Remember me? Register Lost your login? Help Roundup docs Title Phy208 : java applet not running in lab Priority normal Status chatting Superseder Nosy List cwseys, jtikalsky, mlarson, reardon, rpease, rzchowski, sgriffin, unks Assigned To Keywords Created on 2014-02-07.19:20:20 by rzchowski, last changed by cwseys. Files File name Uploaded Type Edit Remove unnamed rzchowski, 2014-02-07.19:20:20 text/html unnamed rzchowski, 2014-02-07.20:05:10 text/html unnamed rzchowski, 2014-02-07.22:40:15 text/html unnamed reardon, 2014-02-07.22:44:58 text/html Messages msg185 (view) Author: cwseys Date: 2014-02-10.17:31:32 Hi Brett,
I experimented with the "Exception Site List" which I thought would prevent
those security pop-ups.
Eventually I realized that the list is actually a way to change the security
setting from Very High or High to Medium for specific sites, rather than to
all sites as I did Friday. I.e. the security prompt still appears if the JAR
file is not signed with a security certificate.
Do you know if accessing the applet from the author's webpage pops up
security warnings? It might be signed for that site...
Chad. msg184 (view) Author: cwseys Date: 2014-02-10.16:14:15 > My experience is that the applet works with the current settings, but does
> require clicking through several security prompts. Chad, is there any way
> to get rid of the prompts to provide a clean experience for the students?
Yes, I'll look into the way of white-listing specific servers like
*.wisc.edu, etc.
Chad. msg183 (view) Author: unks Date: 2014-02-10.15:47:17 Hi All,
I'm in the 208 lab now running this applet.
When first run, Java flags the applet stating:
"This application will be blocked in a future Java security update because the JAR file manifest does not contain the Permissions attribute. Please contact the Publisher for more information."
The author of this applet has a note on his homepage with a link that purports to contain recommended security settings. The compadre.com site that all of this stuff is linked on is extremely slow and took several attempts to load even half way. See: http://webphysics.davidson.edu/Applets/Applets.html
My experience is that the applet works with the current settings, but does require clicking through several security prompts. Chad, is there any way to get rid of the prompts to provide a clean experience for the students?
Thanks,
Brett
On 02/07/14, Reardon wrote:
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> I went to the 208 lab just now, and was able to run the Virtual Optics Bench on a computer chosen at random.
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> However I had to click "restore down" in the upper right corner for the graphics to fully appear (i.e. I had to change the size of the window).
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> Jim
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> On Feb 7, 2014, at 2:40 PM, Mark Rzchowski > wrote:
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> > Thanks very much Chad!Mark
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> > Mark Rzchowski
> > 5114 Chamberlin Hall
> > Prof. and Assoc. Chair, Physics Department
> > University of Wisconsin-Madison
> > 1150 University Ave.
> > Madison, WI 53706
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> > rzchowski@physics.wisc.edu
> > 608-265-2876 (ph)
> > 608-265-2334 (fax)
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> > On Feb 7, 2014, at 4:34 PM, Cwseys > wrote:
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> > > Cwseys > added the comment:
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> > > Medium Java security is now a default on lab computers.
> > > Chad.
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-- msg182 (view) Author: reardon Date: 2014-02-07.22:44:58 I went to the 208 lab just now, and was able to run the Virtual Optics Bench on a computer chosen at random.
However I had to click "restore down" in the upper right corner for the graphics to fully appear (i.e. I had to change the size of the window).
Jim
On Feb 7, 2014, at 2:40 PM, Mark Rzchowski wrote:
> Thanks very much Chad!
> Mark
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> Mark Rzchowski
> 5114 Chamberlin Hall
> Prof. and Assoc. Chair, Physics Department
> University of Wisconsin-Madison
> 1150 University Ave.
> Madison, WI 53706
>
> rzchowski@physics.wisc.edu
> 608-265-2876 (ph)
> 608-265-2334 (fax)
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> On Feb 7, 2014, at 4:34 PM, Cwseys wrote:
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>> Cwseys added the comment:
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>> Medium Java security is now a default on lab computers.
>> Chad.
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>> ___________________________________________________________________
>> UW-Physics Instructional Labs Issue Tracker
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> msg181 (view) Author: rzchowski Date: 2014-02-07.22:40:15 Thanks very much Chad!
Mark
Mark Rzchowski
5114 Chamberlin Hall
Prof. and Assoc. Chair, Physics Department
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1150 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53706
rzchowski@physics.wisc.edu
608-265-2876 (ph)
608-265-2334 (fax)
On Feb 7, 2014, at 4:34 PM, Cwseys wrote:
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> Cwseys added the comment:
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> Medium Java security is now a default on lab computers.
> Chad.
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> ___________________________________________________________________ msg180 (view) Author: cwseys Date: 2014-02-07.22:34:23 Medium Java security is now a default on lab computers.
Chad. msg177 (view) Author: cwseys Date: 2014-02-07.21:17:35 After lowering the Security to Medium Jim was able to run the applet from
the webpage. I changed the security settings on all the computer in the
208 lab and rebooted the computers.
Hopefully all will go smoothly.
I am working on making this the default setting for all lab computers.
Chad. msg176 (view) Author: rzchowski Date: 2014-02-07.20:05:10 Thanks Chad,
I asked Brett or Jim to take a look. Both of them have logins for the course.
mark
Mark Rzchowski
5114 Chamberlin Hall
Prof. and Assoc. Chair, Physics Department
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1150 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53706
rzchowski@physics.wisc.edu
608-265-2876 (ph)
608-265-2334 (fax)
On Feb 7, 2014, at 1:54 PM, Cwseys wrote:
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> Cwseys added the comment:
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> Hi Mark,
> I do not have a Moodle login for this class, so I cannot test the applet.
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> You could try this:
> Start Menu->All Programs->Java->Configure Java
> Security tab
> Drag Security Level down to Medium.
>
> Try the applet again.
>
> I've made this adjustment on fzx32542 if someone with a moodle login wants
> to test.
>
> Chad.
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>> Cwseys added the comment:
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>> Hi Mark,
>> My guess is that you're right, Java changed some of it's security
>> settings.
>> I'll go check.
>>
>> Chad.
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>> On Friday, February 07, 2014 01:20:21 PM you wrote:
>>> New submission from Mark Rzchowski :
>>>
>>> The applet Virtual Optics Bench that we use in the physics 208 lab 2
>>> (208R-2C) Lenses, starting Monday Feb 10, did not run during our TA
>>> meeting today. The error message was
>>> Missing required Permissions magnifies attribute in main jar:
>>> https://courses.moodle.wisc.edu/prod/pluginfile.php/211804/mod_page/content
>>> /23/Physlets.jar We tried both Chrome and Explorer.
>>>
>>> The TAs who had taught the course in the fall said the applet ran fine
>>> in
>>> the fall, and I have verified that it runs when I use my laptop.
>>> Apparently something has changed on the lab computers. Maybe it is some
>>> security setting somewhere? We need to have this running by the first
>>> lab
>>> on Monday (12:05pm)
>>>
>>> thanks, Mark
>>>
>>> Mark Rzchowski
>>> 5114 Chamberlin Hall
>>> Prof. and Assoc. Chair, Physics Department
>>> University of Wisconsin-Madison
>>> 1150 University Ave.
>>> Madison, WI 53706
>>>
>>> rzchowski@physics.wisc.edu
>>> 608-265-2876 (ph)
>>> 608-265-2334 (fax)
>>>
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>>> title: Phy208 : java applet not running in lab
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> ___________________________________________________________________ msg175 (view) Author: cwseys Date: 2014-02-07.19:54:53 Hi Mark,
I do not have a Moodle login for this class, so I cannot test the applet.
You could try this:
Start Menu->All Programs->Java->Configure Java
Security tab
Drag Security Level down to Medium.
Try the applet again.
I've made this adjustment on fzx32542 if someone with a moodle login wants
to test.
Chad.
>
> Cwseys added the comment:
>
> Hi Mark,
> My guess is that you're right, Java changed some of it's security
> settings.
> I'll go check.
>
> Chad.
>
> On Friday, February 07, 2014 01:20:21 PM you wrote:
>> New submission from Mark Rzchowski :
>>
>> The applet Virtual Optics Bench that we use in the physics 208 lab 2
>> (208R-2C) Lenses, starting Monday Feb 10, did not run during our TA
>> meeting today. The error message was
>> Missing required Permissions magnifies attribute in main jar:
>> https://courses.moodle.wisc.edu/prod/pluginfile.php/211804/mod_page/content
>> /23/Physlets.jar We tried both Chrome and Explorer.
>>
>> The TAs who had taught the course in the fall said the applet ran fine
>> in
>> the fall, and I have verified that it runs when I use my laptop.
>> Apparently something has changed on the lab computers. Maybe it is some
>> security setting somewhere? We need to have this running by the first
>> lab
>> on Monday (12:05pm)
>>
>> thanks, Mark
>>
>> Mark Rzchowski
>> 5114 Chamberlin Hall
>> Prof. and Assoc. Chair, Physics Department
>> University of Wisconsin-Madison
>> 1150 University Ave.
>> Madison, WI 53706
>>
>> rzchowski@physics.wisc.edu
>> 608-265-2876 (ph)
>> 608-265-2334 (fax)
>>
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>> unks priority: normal
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>> title: Phy208 : java applet not running in lab
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> msg174 (view) Author: cwseys Date: 2014-02-07.19:46:21 Hi Mark,
My guess is that you're right, Java changed some of it's security settings.
I'll go check.
Chad.
On Friday, February 07, 2014 01:20:21 PM you wrote:
> New submission from Mark Rzchowski :
>
> The applet Virtual Optics Bench that we use in the physics 208 lab 2
> (208R-2C) Lenses, starting Monday Feb 10, did not run during our TA
> meeting today. The error message was
> Missing required Permissions magnifies attribute in main jar:
> https://courses.moodle.wisc.edu/prod/pluginfile.php/211804/mod_page/content
> /23/Physlets.jar We tried both Chrome and Explorer.
>
> The TAs who had taught the course in the fall said the applet ran fine in
> the fall, and I have verified that it runs when I use my laptop.
> Apparently something has changed on the lab computers. Maybe it is some
> security setting somewhere? We need to have this running by the first lab
> on Monday (12:05pm)
>
> thanks, Mark
>
> Mark Rzchowski
> 5114 Chamberlin Hall
> Prof. and Assoc. Chair, Physics Department
> University of Wisconsin-Madison
> 1150 University Ave.
> Madison, WI 53706
>
> rzchowski@physics.wisc.edu
> 608-265-2876 (ph)
> 608-265-2334 (fax)
>
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> files: unnamed
> messages: 173
> nosy: cwseys, jtikalsky, mlarson, reardon, rpease, rzchowski, sgriffin,
> unks priority: normal
> status: unread
> title: Phy208 : java applet not running in lab
>
> ___________________________________________________________________
> UW-Physics Instructional Labs Issue Tracker
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> ___________________________________________________________________ msg173 (view) Author: rzchowski Date: 2014-02-07.19:20:20 The applet Virtual Optics Bench that we use in the physics 208 lab 2 (208R-2C) Lenses, starting Monday Feb 10, did not run during our TA meeting today.
The error message was
Missing required Permissions magnifies attribute in main jar:
https://courses.moodle.wisc.edu/prod/pluginfile.php/211804/mod_page/content/23/Physlets.jar
We tried both Chrome and Explorer.
The TAs who had taught the course in the fall said the applet ran fine in the fall, and I have verified that it runs when I use my laptop.
Apparently something has changed on the lab computers. Maybe it is some security setting somewhere?
We need to have this running by the first lab on Monday (12:05pm)
thanks, Mark
Mark Rzchowski
5114 Chamberlin Hall
Prof. and Assoc. Chair, Physics Department
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1150 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53706
rzchowski@physics.wisc.edu
608-265-2876 (ph)
608-265-2334 (fax) History Date User Action Args 2014-02-10 17:31:32 cwseys set messages: + msg185 2014-02-10 16:14:15 cwseys set messages: + msg184 2014-02-10 15:47:17 unks set messages: + msg183 2014-02-07 22:44:58 reardon set files: + unnamed messages: + msg182 2014-02-07 22:40:15 rzchowski set files: + unnamed messages: + msg181 2014-02-07 22:34:23 cwseys set messages: + msg180 2014-02-07 21:17:35 cwseys set messages: + msg177 2014-02-07 20:05:10 rzchowski set files: + unnamed messages: + msg176 2014-02-07 19:54:53 cwseys set messages: + msg175 2014-02-07 19:46:21 cwseys set status: unread -> chatting messages: + msg174 2014-02-07 19:20:20 rzchowski create
