Important Notes
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Before installing the Nova Runtime, it is best to completely uninstall all previous versions.

You may need to install the Visual Studio 2019 C++ Redistributable:
     - From here "https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/".

These instructions mostly apply to Windows 10, there is less available Desktop functionality with Windows 11.



Nova Runtime Example Code
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All example code and web pages are installed to the following directory as default:

 - "C:\Program Files\Nova Runtime\examples" (for 32-bit Windows).
 - "C:\Program Files (x86)\Nova Runtime\examples" (for 64-bit Windows).



To Run a Nova Application
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 - Using the command line:
     - To run a class file: nova filename.class
     - To run a source file: nova filename.nova

 - Right click on the Nova source or class file and select "Run".
     - Note: If running a command line application without a window, it is best to use the command line to see the results.

 - A nova source file can be dragged onto the nova.exe binary file (drag and drop style).
   If done with the right mouse button the "Open With" option should then be selected.



To Compile a Nova Source File
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 - Using the command line:
     - To compile a source file: novac filename.nova

 - Right click on the Nova source file and select "Compile".

 - A nova source file can be dragged onto the novac.exe binary file (drag and drop style).
   If done with the right mouse button the "Open With" option should then be selected.



Security Notes
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 - Only one window may be created per Nova applet (to prevent multiple popups).

 - A maximum of ten windows may be created by a Nova application (to prevent flooding the desktop).

 - A maximum of ten Nova applets can run at any one time per plugin type (to prevent overloading).