How to change the default project directory (folde

Question

How to change the default project directory in Netbeans 6.9 for Java SE\ME\EE?

Answer 1

I found mine in a slightly different location (Windows 7 64-bit using Netbeans 7.2):

C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\NetBeans\7.2\config\Preferences\org\netbeans\modules\projectui.properties

Answer 2

I don't think you can make it module-specific but you can set it as follows:

1. Close NetBeans
2. Find the projectui.properties file. For me (Windows) it was under C:\Documents and Settings\Catchwa\.netbeans\6.9\config\Preferences\org\netbeans\modules\projectui.properties
3. The projectsFolder=C:\\NetBeansProjects variable is I think what you want to change.

Answer 3

Under Windows 7, logged in under AD, the projectui.properties file's directory was under the parent folder listed in the USERPROFILE environment variable (type set in a command prompt window):

C:\Users\my_login_name\\.netbeans\7.0\config\Preferences\org\netbeans\modules\projectui.properties

It was not in the directories pointed at by the HOME or APPDATA variables.

Changed projectsFolder value to new location, restarted NetBeans and default folder for new projects was in the new location. It worked!

Answer 4

In linux/Ubuntu

1. View hidden files in home directory (press ctrl+H on /home folder).
2. .netbeans\7.3\config\Preferences\org\netbeans\modules\projectui.properties

Update the following content in projectui.properties file

projectsFolder=/home/folder/NB

Answer 5

In newer versions, right-click on the project you want to move in the 'Projects' tab, and then click 'Move'. This will allow you to move the project to a new directory.

Answer 6

In windows 7 64 bit properties file can be found under c:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\NetBeans\7.2.1\config\Preferences\org\netbeans\modules\ folder