How can I run JDK tests in the 32 bit mode?

[Mike Swingler]

On Oct 12, 2011, at 4:09 AM, taras ledkov wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> We need to test JDK macosx port in 32 bit mode (not just plugin).
> Do you think this is a valid test?
> 
> How can i run regression tests in 32 bit mode?
> I try to use jtreg option 'vmoption' and sets '-d32' value.
> But there are tests that are run by the shell launcher and not all scripts uses the env variable VMOPTIONS when starting java.
> 
> Is there way to set 32 bit model for java via system options (or something like that)?

setenv _JAVA_OPTIONS="-d32" prior to running the scripts?

Regards,
Mike Swingler
Java Engineering
Apple Inc.