Getting started with Netbean Platform?

Question

I wanted to build Java Application using netbean platform but there were no any NetBeans platform to select from.And I could not add one using Manage button.How do I get started? I am using Netbean 7.0

Answer 1

I'm unsure as to why your installation has become corrupted in this way but you can always add a Platform to your installation through Tools > NetBeans Platform menu item. Click the Add Platform... button and browse to your NetBeans' install directory, for example:

C:\Users\Me\Program Files (x86)\NetBeans 7.0

Then you should be able to select the platform in the wizard.

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You should only need to select the top level directory for this to work. I've included a screenshot for you to compare yours to. It's possible that your installation of NetBeans has become corrupted and if you are not seeing the same behavior as pictured below then most likely you'll need to reinstall NetBeans. Notice in the below screenshot that the Platform Name: is filled out (top red arrow) and the Next button is enabled.