How to create a custom button in Netbeans toolbar?

Question

I have a command line script I saved in a file on my PC. How can I create a toolbar button in NB 7.0 so that clicking on this button will run my saved script? Also, what file extension should I name my script file so it will be executable, or does it matter at all?

Answer 1

Here is a Toolbar button tutorial. And your script can be anything that can be executed in or by Java, the NetBeans Platform does not constrain you in that manner

Answer 2

In addition to Tim's answer, you can create a simple shortcut to an Ant target, as outlined in the Netbeans Wiki:

1. Open the Files window and find your build.xml
2. Expand the build.xml to find your target
3. Right-click your target and click "Create Shortcut..."
4. Follow the wizard to create your button.

This can be used to create a menu item, toolbar button, keyboard shortcut or a custom Ant "mini-script."