Searching for NetBeans APIs

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When using the NetBeans APIs, you may know the class that you need to use, but not the API (or non-API module) to which it belongs. Until you make the API available to your module, you are unable to make use of its classes.

To search for a NetBeans API:

  1. Right-click the Libraries node and choose Add Module Dependency.

    The Add Module Dependency dialog box appears.

  2. In the Add Module Dependency dialog box, in the Filter textbox, start typing the name of the class that you need to use. The Module list narrows, showing only the modules that satisfy the filter.
  3. When you find the module that you need to use, click OK. The IDE adds an entry to the project.xml file.
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About NetBeans Platform and Module Development
About the NetBeans Platform

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