Blank Screen in BCeSIS on Mac OS X 10.6 and up?

We’ve seen several blank screen issues for BCeSIS on Mac OS X 10.6 and up. This usually is a java issue.

Steps to resolve it

  • Remove any java application from Oracle
  • Run system updates to load latest Java / Security patches from Apple
  • See the video below for the next four bullets
  • In Java Preferences make sure the 32 bit application is at the top of the list and the 64 bit is at the bottom of the list (drag and drop)
  • Enable the Web Start checkbox
  • Restart any browsers
  • Allow any warnings you get when trying to log in to BCeSIS