Why can't I find Java desktop application in Netbeans 8.0
desktop-application, java, netbeans
Solution
You can still use Netbeans GUI components in Netbeans 8.0.
Create a normal Java Project:
- Select "New Project" on the "File" menu.
- Select "Java"
- Select "Java Application"
- Fill out the required data and finish.
Once the project is created:
- Right click in a java package and select "New", then "Other" at the bottom of the menu.
- Select "Swing GUI Forms"
Then choose the file type (JFrame as an example).
Netbeans will load the GUI tools for you at that moment.
Problem
I downloaded Netbeans 8.0 with all bundle from http://netbeans.org/downloads and installed it successfully on Windows 8. But I can't find Java Desktop Application which should be under Java category when add new project as 6.5 does. Where is it? Or what is the substitute one in 8.0? I need something to create GUI by dragging components. Thanks