Setting up and getting started

Steps to take

1. Check your system requirements

   Make sure you have Java 17 or above installed on your computer. You can verify this by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt: java -version If Java is not installed, download it from Oracle’s JDK 17 page or use OpenJDK 17.

   **Tip:** The app will not run properly on older Java versions.

2. Download the latest release

   Go to the Releases page of our GitHub repository and download the latest .jar file.

3. Run the application

   Open a terminal in the folder containing the downloaded .jar file and run: java -jar playbook.jar The application window should appear, ready for use.

4. Saving your data

   The app automatically saves your data to a JSON file on your computer whenever changes are made. You do not need to manually save your progress.

5. Getting help

   Within the app, type help to get a link for our UserGuide. You can also refer to the User Guide for detailed instructions and examples.

Having issues?

If you encounter errors while running the .jar file, check:

• That you’re using Java 17 or newer
• The .jar file is located in a folder you have permission to access
• You’re using the correct command syntax: