Changing Java EE version in Netbeans

Question

I downloaded Java EE 6 and it installed with no errors. I am attempting this tutorial from Sun:

http://netbeans.org/kb/docs/web/jsf-jpa-crud-wizard.html

The problem is that I have no idea how to change Netbeans to allow me to use Java EE version 6. I am still only offered 5.

This is where I downloaded Java EE 6:

http://java.sun.com/javaee/downloads/index.jsp

How do I get Netbeans to recognize the newer version?

Answer 1

You apparenly have an older version of Netbeans and installed Glassfish v3 separately. You need at least Netbeans 6.8 for this. In the 2nd link which you have posted yourself, there's even a download button in the top to get Netbeans 6.8 with Glassfish v3 (a Java EE 6 implementation) bundled.

Answer 2

If you're using Netbeans 6.8, when you create a new Enterprise Application (using the Java EE project type), the third step allows you to choose between JavaEE6, JavaEE5 and J2EE1.4.

Answer 3

this may be a heavyweight solution but you can download the newest version of netbeans (6.8) which has out-of-the-box support for EE 6.

Answer 4

When you say "I downloaded Java EE 6", I guess that what you actually mean is that you downloaded GlassFish v3 (an implementation of the Java EE 6 specification). That being said:

• You don't need Java EE 6 support for the tutorial you are mentioning.
• You can deploy the code of the tutorial on GlassFish v3 (which you have downloaded).
• There is GlassFish v3 support in NetBeans 6.7 to start/stop/deploy on the GlassFish v3 server (install the GlassFish v3 Enabler plugin).
• If you actually don't want to strictly follow the tutorial and experiment Java EE 6 features, then you'll need to install NetBeans 6.8 (maybe pick up a Java EE 6 tutorial in this case, for example this one).