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Starting in R5.0.1, the four Java-based Domino Applets (Editor, View, Outline, and Action Bar) are now compiled with JDK 1.1.6 which makes them smaller and faster. In addition, the applets now rely on Java to JavaScript communication (often called LiveConnect) to get data from Domino servers.

Refer to the "Minimum browser support for Domino Java Applets" table in the "General Certifications and Requirements" section of the Release Notes for baseline browser requirements.

NOTE: The applets will no longer work on browsers that do not support Java to JavaScript communications. Since Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0x and Netscape Navigator 3.0x are based on older technology, they do not support JDK 1.1. The Domino Applets no longer work on these browsers.

Editor Applet Enhancements
The Editor Applet now supports external cut/copy/paste. You can now copy data from the Editor Applet and paste it into another program. You can also paste data into the editor applet from another product. The only limitation is that plain text data is copied and pasted, rather than rich text. This is due to a fault in the JDK that limits data exchanged with the system clipboard to only plain text strings. Cut/copy/paste within the editor applet itself will continue to support rich text data and images.

In order for the editor applet to access the system clipboard and perform cut/copy/paste with other applications, the editor applet is now signed by Lotus Development Corporation. Signing is needed so the user is aware that the applet intends to operate outside of the Java Security sandbox and access the system clipboard. When using Internet Explorer you will be prompted by the security manager before the editor applet is loaded. You must trust and accept the editor applet in order to use it on your system. If you can elect to trust all content signed by Lotus Development Corporation, you will not be prompted again the next time the editor applet is loaded.

In Netscape, you are only prompted by the browser's security manager when you perform a cut/copy/paste operation. If you accept the applet's request for access to the system clipboard, the external cut/copy/paste operation will complete. If you do not accept the request, only internal cut/copy/paste will be allowed. When accepting the request, you can check the box, "Remember this decision" so that you will not be prompted the next time the editor applet is loaded and cut/copy/paste is performed.