How to make an executable JAR file?

Question

I have a program which consists of two simple Java Swing files.

How do I make an executable JAR file for my program?

Answer 1

In Eclipse you can do it simply as follows :

Right click on your Java Project and select Export.

Select Java -> Runnable JAR file -> Next.

Select the Launch Configuration and choose project file as your Main class

Select the Destination folder where you would like to save it and click Finish.