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Note
You will require access to a site specific URL to download a copy of the the Rapla application launcher. This URL may be obtained from your nominated contact person or by raising a request for support via the help desk portal.
Objective
This page provides detailed instructions on how to install and access Rapla on your computer.
Assumptions
You have already read the Introduction to Rapla article
You have downloaded Java run-time on your computer
You have a valid Rapla user account
Instructions on installing the Java run-time
Note
Following the instructions below will require you to have admin access on your computer to install Java.
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. Please refer to https://www.java.com/en/download/.
Workflow
First-time access Rapla
After you open the URL, the below web page will appear:
The first button [Start Rapla with Java webstart] will initiate a download of your Rapla.
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.
The third [Server Status] button allows you to check if the server is running correctly.
The fourth [Exported Calendars] is very useful. It lists all the published web calendars configured under your username.
Java Security levels Configuration
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.
Note the address you should add is http not https.
Login to Rapla
Click on the first button [Start Rapla with Java webstart], it will download the JNLP file on your PC
Click on the downloaded file, Rapla login window will pop up
Enter the Username and Password and click on Login.