SightWeaver is a java application and therefore must have the Java Runtime
Environment (JRE) installed in order to use. The JRE can be downloaded from Sun
Microsystem's website
. Version 1.4 or greater is
needed to run this program, and it has been tested and operates correctly under
the Windows, Linux and Solaris operating systems.
To start the program, type ``java -jar sightweaver.jar'' in a command prompt or terminal window. This will start the graphical user interface, which is the main interface for importing, manipulating and exporting documents.