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Getting Started with Commander4j: A Beginner’s Guide

What Commander4j is

• Commander4j is an open-source Java-based production recording and labelling system (EAN128/GS1), supporting MySQL, MS SQL Server, and Oracle. It includes weight checks, waste logging, quality control, a Java Swing client, and web/mobile interfaces.

Quick prerequisites

• Java JDK 8+ (use a current LTS build)
• Maven (for building)
• A supported database: MySQL, MS SQL Server, or Oracle
• Optional: Tomcat or another servlet container for web modules
• Git (to clone the repository)

Install and run (assumes Linux/macOS; Windows similar)

1. Clone repo:

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   git clone https://github.com/C4J/Commander4j.git
   cd Commander4j 

2. Build with Maven:

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   mvn clean install 

3. Set up database:
   • Create a database (e.g., commander4j) and a user.
   • Run provided SQL scripts in the repo (look under c4j_commander4j or /sql) to create schema and seed data.
   • Update the database connection settings in the application config (search for config or db properties files in the repo).
4. Run the Java Swing client:
   • Locate the built jar (target folder) or run from your IDE.
   • Start the client and point it at your DB using the same connection settings.
5. Run web/mobile modules (optional):
   • Deploy web modules (c4j_web_WS, c4j_web_react) to Tomcat or host static files as instructed in their README.
   • Configure web services to use the same DB connection.

Default credentials & locations

• Check README or config files in the repo for default admin/user credentials and port numbers (repository contains README.md and wiki links).

Basic workflow after startup

• Log in as admin → configure companies/sites/products → set up barcode/label templates → register production runs → record weights/quality/waste → print EAN128/SSCC labels → review reports.

Helpful resources

• Repository: https://github.com/C