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I'm new to using the NetBeans IDE. When I try to look at the documentation for say the java API (example, System class), it says that the javadoc is not installed. How do I install the documentation?

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Not sure, but you can reference it at: http://java.sun.com/javase/reference/api.jsp until someone is able to answer your real question!

Brian Knoblauch
+2  A: 

First you download the javadoc.

Second go to Tools-->Java Platforms and select Javadoc tab from the Java Platform Manager. Click the Add ZIP/Folder.

Agusti-N
Works perfect, on Leopard I added the "/Library/Java/Home/doc/api" folder and now I can access the javadoc from the pulldown menu from a selected class or package name.
Evan
+1  A: 
  1. Right click the project
  2. Select Properties
  3. Select "Java Sources
  4. Classpath" Click "Manage Java Platforms..."
  5. Click the platform being used by the project
  6. Click the Javadoc tab
  7. Click the "Add ZIP/Folder..." button
  8. Select the Javadoc you have downloaded to your machine
Tim Hennekey
Where can I download the javadoc?
joek1975
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
Tim Hennekey