How to use system dll in java

[Former Member]

Hi,

I have to use a system dll(kernel32.dll) in my java program.can pls tell me the way to use it.can u pls send me the sample code if any.

Regards,

kiran.

[Former Member]

Hi

You can use System.loadLibrary() and put the DLL in the path

for ex : you have test.dll

add this to the classpath and call System.loadLibrary("test") ;

alternatively you can also use

System.load("c:/path/to/dll/test.dll");

Hope this helps ,please mark points for helpful answers

regards

rajesh kr

[Former Member]

Hi,Thanks for the reply.

But i want to use the methods in it to get some important details like physical memory etc.So pls tell me the way of using it.If possible send me tyhe sample code.

Regards,

Kiran.

[Former Member]

Hi

You have to use JNI and java to do any native method calls in java .

Here are some sample tutorials

http://bdn.borland.com/article/0,1410,20679,00.html

http://www.inonit.com/cygwin/jni/helloWorld/load.html

http://www.kbalertz.com/kb_222092.aspx

hope this helps ,please mark helpful answers

regards

rajesh kr