Maybe by "set up" Mark didn't really mean running Timeline locally, in which case, there's no need for Java, and he should go through the documentation
http://code.google.com/p/simile-widgets/wiki/Timeline_GettingStarted http://code.google.com/p/simile-widgets/w/list Mark, whenever you are looking at a Timeline example, such as http://simile.mit.edu/timeline/examples/jfk/jfk.html you can always invoke the browser's "View Source" command to see how that example is set up. Then copy and paste, and modify until it does what you want. David Larry Kluger wrote: > > Hi Mark, > > I'm empathetic. But, unfortunately, Timeline is very much a library > for folks with at least limited web skills (HTML language, etc). > > The basic instructions for a standalone installation (no server) are: > 1) Install Java from Sun. > 2) Download and unzip the source library version of Timeline: > http://simile-widgets.googlecode.com/svn/timeline/trunk/timeline_source.zip > 3) Use the > run.bat command in the source to start up the built in web server. > This web server will enable you to see Timelines, but only on your own > machine. > 4) View the timeline examples by using your browser: > http://127.0.0.1:9999/timeline/ > > See the README for more information. > > If the above doesn't work for you, then you'll need to consult someone > for assistance. > > Alternatives: > The Google Spreadsheets Timeline gadget may be a good alternative for > you to try first. See > http://www.google.com/search?q=timeline+gadget > > Good luck, > > Larry > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Carter <[email protected]> > *To:* SIMILE Widgets <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:45:46 PM > *Subject:* Help with installation > > > Hi, > > I am not a computer guy and have limited capabilities. I really love > this capability. I am in the process of setting up a timeline > extracted from historical data. Problem is, I don't know how to set > Timeline up. I am using IE 8 with Windows XP (32-bit). The > documentation is a little hard for a newbie to understand. If some one > can point me in the right direction, I would write up instructions for > the group. (Hint, cheap labor!) > > Mark > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SIMILE Widgets" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/simile-widgets?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
