Run java

Here is how to compile and execute Java source files.  This is used under the run command of Notepad++ (hotkey F5).

Compile command: cmd /c cd "$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)" && (javac "$(FILE_NAME)" || pause)
Execute command: cmd /k cd "$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)" && java "$(NAME_PART)"
Open CMD: cmd /k cd "$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)"

--Additional stuff--

Here are my entries in shortcuts.xml:
  <Command name="Javac" Ctrl="yes" Alt="no" Shift="no" Key="49">cmd /c cd &quot;$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)&quot; & javac &quot;$(FILE_NAME)&quot;</Command>
  <Command name="Java" Ctrl="yes" Alt="no" Shift="no" Key="50">cmd /k cd &quot;$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)&quot; && java &quot;$(NAME_PART)&quot;</Command>
  <Command name="Command Prompt" Ctrl="yes" Alt="no" Shift="no" Key="51">cmd /k cd &quot;$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)&quot;</Command>

Note: shortcuts.xml is in Notepad++'s base folder (C:\Program Files\Notepad PP\) or if you're using Notepad++ portable its in ....\Notepad++Portable\Data\settings\.

Note: Notepad++'s Run can be used to execute CMD commands in the same way I'm showing.  The cmd /c executes the command then terminates.  The /k executes the command then the CMD stays open.
Here's some info: http://www.ss64.com/nt/cmd.html and http://commandwindows.com/command1.htm

Also note: If the java or javac commands aren't recognized in the command prompt this is because java/javac isn't set under environment variables (Located under MyComputer>Properties>AdvancedTab>EnvironmentVariablesButton) and so CMD doesn't know where to find these programs (java.exe/javac.exe).  I'm pretty sure that's right.. try google-ing "java javac environment variables" for more info.

Hope this helps. GL.

-Steven R / TOAST