Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Easy XML Editor
1. (Easy XML Editor) When starting Easy XML Editor the message
"Cannot find Java 1.5.0" is shown. What can I do?
This indicates that Java is not installed. (Version 1.5 or above). Please install Java, here you find a detailled description: Installation
2. (Easy XML Editor) The application does not start, showing this message instead:
In this case Java cannot be started. Most likely this is because the RAM setting in the options has been set to an value that is to high. To solve this please delete the file:
C:\Users\[Your User Name]\.easyxmleditor\startup.ini
After deleting this file you can start Easy XML Editor and set a smaller RAM setting in the options. The RAM setting should be set to a maximum of 75% of the RAM physically existing.
3. (Easy XML Editor) I cannot open big files (>5 MB). What can I do?
For Java technology the maximal available memory is specified on startup of applications. For very big files the default setting of 1000MB may be not enough. On open and save a message is shown if the memory is not sufficient.
Solution: In the options you can set the amount of memory available (menu item View -> Options):
As orientation these values are suggested. For muliple files you may have to summate the values.
| File size | Memory needed |
|---|---|
| 1 MB | 55 MB |
| 5 MB | 140 MB |
| 10 MB | 220 MB |
| 15 MB | 390 MB |
| 20 MB | 500 MB |
| 25 MB | 600 MB |
The value set should not exceed 75% of the physical memory (RAM) present. If the application is not starting after changing this setting, please read the solution in bullet point 2.