Do I have to be online to run BioTapestry?
No. After you run BioTapestry the first time, the Java Web Start system caches it locally on your hard drive, so you can run it without being connected to the network. When first starting the program, the Web Start system usually asks if you want to make a desktop shortcut. If you choose to do so, the program can then be started via the shortcut without needing to use your web browser or an active web connection. If you did not create a desktop shortcut when you first ran BioTapestry, you can run it using the Java Web Start Application Manager. You can also use this tool to create a desktop shortcut to make it easier to run it offline in the future. How you run the manager depends on what computer you have and what version of Java is on your computer. Windows: With older versions of Java, you might be able to run it via the Start->Programs->Java Web Start menu, or find it at C:\\Program Files\Java Web Start\javaws. Double click on it to run the manager. Otherwise, use the Windows File
