JC 3.0 crypto error when running the simulator from Netbeans

Question

Hi all
I'm writing some crypto code using Netbeans 6.7 with the JC plug-ins and I have a problem when trying to run the applet from netbeans. The code is compiled without problems, but when trying to run it I get the NO_ALGORITHM exception.
I'm not using a real card, I'm just using the virtual JC provided by the JCDK and Netbeans. Could it be that the Reference Implementation that is shipped with JCDK 3.0 does not support MD5 or SHA-1? Or is it a configuration problem, and I must configure some policy file in order to be able to use crypto capabilities? My code without the crypto part is running ok. Here's an excerpt of the code:
MessageDigest md5;
try{
md5 = MessageDigest.getInstance(MessageDigest.ALG_MD5, false);
catch(CryptoException e)
// I always get to this part...
Did any of you get to run a crypto application using Netbeans 6.7 and JC3.0?
Thanks in advance.
A_Martin

Answer 1

Hi again
After doublechecking the JC 3.0.1 documentation, I've found the following statement (user guide, page 128):
"The implementation of security and cryptography in version 3.0.1 of the RI supports the use of the following classes:"
And then a list of classes and supported algorithms is included. Shouldn't that mean that SHA1 (which is on the list) should work with the virtual JC?
Best regards.
A_Martin