Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How do I change the maximum amount of memory (RAM) available to Easy XML Editor in Windows Vista©?
Because of the security features of Windows Vista©, it may not be possible to set this value using the Options dialog.
To set the value please edit the file easyxmleditor.l4j.ini in the installation directory (typically 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Easy XML Editor\easyxmleditor.l4j.ini').
The text
-Xmx1024mindicates that 1024 MB is the maximum memory available. Please edit the number while keeping the prefix 'Xmx' and the 'm' at the end. Possible values are e.g.
-Xmx2048mor
-Xmx4096m
Caution: if the value is set to high, the following error message is shown on attempt to start the Easy XML Editor:
In this case please decrease the number.
After changing the amount of memory (RAM) available, this message is shown on start of the Easy XML Editor:
Please see the description above to decrease the amount of memory, outside of 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
(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 (men 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 |
Setting more memory is typically not a problem. But it should not exceed the amount of physical memory (RAM) too much.