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Certain Java apps failing under Simula?

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Description

We have received some reports in our Discord that certain Java apps are failing to launch in Simula:

I have only one important message: do not forget about Java apps. I am a stock market trader and platforms are the most painful experience under Simula. That undermines the whole idea behind VR for me as I am a clear usecase for it (I need many charts and tables around me). So if anyone is interested in success of the project among business users do look how non graphic related apps run under SimulaVR. By non graphic I mean not Gimp or 3DMax but charts plotting software and trading platforms where users do really benefit from unlimited 3D space
I mean I really will like to throw out all my 5 screens and just use SimulaVR, but for now I can't. So for now I just use it for day2day activities but still am trading under plan old XFCE.

With that said, eclipse (a Java GUI app) seems to launch OK in Simula:

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If anyone is aware of which Java apps are failing, let me know and I can start the bug replication process.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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