Image Editor Application

A Java-based image editor that supports various image formats and provides a range of image processing filters.

Prerequisites

• Java 17
• Maven (for building from source)
• Git (for cloning the repository)

Installation

1. Download and extract the zip file containing the project
2. Open a terminal and navigate to the extracted directory
3. Run the build script:

   cd os
   chmod 777 build.sh
   ./build.sh

   This script will:
   • Build the plugin module
   • Build the backend module
   • Build the frontend module with all dependencies

Running the Application

After successful build, you can run the application using:

java -jar frontend/target/frontend-1.0-SNAPSHOT-jar-with-dependencies.jar

Build Output

During the build process, you can choose to view the complete build output when prompted. This can be useful for troubleshooting if any issues occur during the build.

Project Structure

The project consists of three main modules:

• Plugin: Custom annotation processor for image access
• Backend: Core image processing functionality
• Frontend: JavaFX-based user interface

Supported Features

• Multiple image format support (PBM, PGM, PPM)
• Various image filters (Negative, Mirror, Rotate, etc.)
• Real-time filter preview
• Filter pipeline management
• Multi-language support
• Customizable preferences

Error Handling

If you encounter any issues during the build process:

1. Check the build output for specific error messages
2. Ensure all prerequisites are installed correctly
3. Verify you have proper permissions in the installation directory

Troubleshooting

If the application fails to start:

• Verify Java 17 is installed and set as the default Java version
• Ensure the JAR file was built successfully
• Check system logs for any error messages

For build-related issues:

• Verify Maven is installed correctly
• Ensure all dependencies are accessible
• Check network connectivity for downloading dependencies