• Requirements

• Starting Rapla

• Installation Errors Resolution

Note

Overview

We will guide you on this page the installation process of Rapla. We will also be specific of the requirements to successfully run this program in your environment. This would include but not limited to the following: latest Java version of your Operating System, how to get the Rapla downloadable file to install, and to whom and where to get the login credentials.

Installation Requirement

Rapla is supported by the Java Runtime environment. Please browse and download the latest version of Java to suit your version of the operating system (or you can just skip this installation requirement for now and just wait for the program to prompt you to install the required version during the Rapla installation process). Please refer to https://www.java.com/en/download/ for further instructions. Consult your local IT representative Representative if you encounter any issues during the installation process.

Installation

1. Download the JNLP file to your computer.

2. After you enter the URL in your web browser, the below web page will appear: 

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   1. The first button [Start Rapla with Java webstart] will initiate a download of your Rapla.

   2. The second button [Start Rapla with Java Plugin] is not useful any more as standard modern web browsers whether don’t support Java browser plugin by default or refuse to support it at all.

   3. The third [Server Status] button allows you to check if the server is running correctly.

   4. The fourth [Exported Calendars] is very useful. It lists all the published web calendars configured under your username.

3. Click on the first button, there will be pop up message on the left bottom.

4. Click on Keep button will initiate to download your Rapla.

5. Wait until your Rapla finishes download, and click on the JNLP file.

6. Once you completed the above steps, it will initiate Rapla login window to pop up:

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7. the download, go to the Downloads folder in your computer (if your download directory or folder destination has been customised or changed, navigate to where the JNLP file has been saved).

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3. Double click the file, and wait for the Rapla login window to appear.

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 4. Enter your Username and Password and click

the Login button.

If you receive any Application Error message, you might need to add a specific URL to the security exception site list in your Java settings.

Follow the instructions from this link: https://java.com/en/download/help/jcp_security.xml.

5. Once you are logged in, your default Rapla environment will open (see sample Rapla default screen below).

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6. Now that Rapla is installed, proceed to the next section if you want to be familiar with the Rapla User Interface.

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