Java Access Bridge (JAB)

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For Blue Prism to interact with the Java applications via the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), the Java Access Bridge (JAB) is required.

For some versions of JRE, the JAB is provided with the installer, while for others it is an independent component.

Java Runtime Environment Version(s)

Java Access Bridge

< Java SE 7 update 6

It is necessary to manually acquire and install an appropriate version of JAB. The Blue Prism Java Access Bridge Installer can be used for:

  • Automatic Installation (recommended)
  • Manual Installation
    May be required for use with non-standard installations of JRE.

This guide provides further information on each of the above options.

Java SE 7 update 6, and Java 8

JAB is provided natively as part of the Java install, however it may not always be enabled. To enable the functionality:

  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Select Ease of Access Center.
  3. Select Make it easier to focus on tasks.
  4. Enable the setting Enable Java Access Bridge.
  5. Click OK.

Once enabled, follow the installation verification steps.

For more information, see Java automation.