Description

New GenRocket Generators, Receivers, and Engine Components are frequently added and released to production. The release notes are updated each time a release occurs and can be viewed here.


This makes it essential to ensure you always have the most current Jar files in your $GEN_ROCKET_HOME/lib folder. Out-of-date Jar files can result in errors when GenRocket Runtime generates your test data.


In This Article


View the Current Jar File Version in the GenRocket Platform

To check the version number of Jar files, complete the following steps:

  • Within the GenRocket web platform, expand the Options Menu.

  • The number value at the end of each download option shows the current version.


    Note: The number shown in the screenshot above may not match what you see in your Options menu since we are consistently updating GenRocket.

How to Check the Version Number on Windows OS

  • The version can be found in the $GEN_ROCKET_HOME/lib folder. 
    • Sample Windows OS Directory Path: C:\Users\"User Name"\genrocket\lib

  • The version number can be found at the end of the file name.

  • The example below shows the Receiver Jar File for the Windows Operating System:


    Note: You can also search for the file. GenRocket Jar Files begin with "gr-"

    Note: If the current version does not match the version shown in the GenRocket web platform, you will need to update the Jar File on your local computer. Click here to learn how to update Jar files on your local computer.


How to Check the Version Number on Mac OS

  • The version can be found in the $GEN_ROCKET_HOME/lib folder. 
    • Sample Mac OS X Directory Path: Macintosh HD/Users/"User Name"/genrocket/lib

  • The version number can be found at the end of the file name.

  • The example below shows the lib directory where all .jar files reside:


    Note: You can also search for the file. GenRocket Jar Files begin with "gr-"


Note: If the current version does not match the version shown in the GenRocket web platform, you will need to update the Jar File on your local computer.
Click here to learn how to update Jar files on your local computer.