I've been assigned to learn Java 3D and create a demo class of my own for my workgroup. As such, I downloaded Java 3D, installed it using the installation program, and added it to my classpath. I then tried to run the HelloUniverse demo file using "java HelloUniverse" and then also "appletviewer HelloUniverse.html". Both times I received error messages. They are as follows: C:\java1.2\demo\java3d\HelloUniverse>java HelloUniverse Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: javax/media/j3d/SceneGraphObject C:\java1.2\demo\java3d\HelloUniverse>appletviewer HelloUniverse.html java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: com/sun/j3d/utils/universe/SimpleUniverse at HelloUniverse.<init>(HelloUniverse.java:81) at sun.applet.AppletPanel.createApplet(AppletPanel.java:462) at sun.applet.AppletPanel.runLoader(Compiled Code) at sun.applet.AppletPanel.run(Compiled Code) at java.lang.Thread.run(Compiled Code) I installed Java 3D into my Java1.2 directory. I was unable to find a javax directory on my computer using FindFile and am not sure if Java3d installed correctly. I assume I have OpenGL 1.1 on this computer (a new Windows NT machine) but don't know for sure. I'd appreciate any assistance or direction you can give me on this. Mike ===================================================================== To subscribe/unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Java 3D Home Page: http://java.sun.com/products/java-media/3D/