Add more existing sources to Java project

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In Netbeans I can create a project using existing sources of Java files. If I want to add additional sources to a project how can I do so?

score 26 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 29 '11 at 12:49

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right click on project
"Properties"
"Sources" (top left in the tree)
"Source Package Folders:" on the left side of the dialog
"Add Folder"

answered Sep 29 '11 at 12:49

ollins

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thank you ollins :) is there any way to change that folder icon? – Wally_the_Walrus Jun 28 '13 at 16:36

score 5 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 04 '14 at 08:30

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NetBeans 8.0 You can copy complete packages including sub-packages to the projects /src/-folder. Then Source » Scan for External Changes and the new sources will be added automatically. Have fun.

answered Jul 04 '14 at 08:30

Ponti

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score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 29 '11 at 12:48

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You can attach a source JAR. You also can use the Import Sources module ("File -> Import Sources") to import source files from the file system.

answered Sep 29 '11 at 12:48

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score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Apr 21 '14 at 06:54

I had a similar problem where I added files directly to the project path from a file manager and NetBeans did not show them in my project tree.

I found a good solution for my needs using git. As it is good practice to use a repository for code tracking code changes and I will be doing it regardless. Anyway my resolution to the issue is:

Check the "Diff to HEAD" on the main project folder from within the NetBeans interface and the new files are now found...While your there double check your changes and commit.

Add more existing sources to Java project

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