Oct 03

How to launch default mail application with Java 6

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The Desktop class was added in Java 6 to handle launching associated applications on the native desktop.

Following shows how to launch the default mail application and open a mail composing window.

Desktop desktop = Desktop.getDesktop();
desktop.mail();

Or you can use a mailto: URI to also fill out the address field.

Desktop desktop = Desktop.getDesktop();
desktop.mail(new URI("mailto:someone@acme.com"));

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2 Responses to “How to launch default mail application with Java 6”

  1. Yoav Says:
    November 13th, 2009 at 1:26 am

    Thanks,
    It is useful.
    How do I add attachments to the mail before I open the mail application?
    (using the code)

  2. objects Says:
    November 21st, 2009 at 9:00 am

    I do not believe it is possible to add attachments using this technique.

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