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How can I get NetBeans to show me proper documentation for Java methods?

Right now when I use a built in method, it shows me the returns types and nothing else that's useful.

Is there something I can download to make the info from the intellisense more robust?

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You need to download the JDK API docs, which you can get from this page. Then in NetBeans, go to Tools -> Java Platforms -> Javadoc to specify the directory where you downloaded them.

JRL  2010-05-11 16:33:04
After I do that, can I freely delete the file from that location? Or do you recommend I move the file to a folder because it cannot be moved in the future without having to associate it again?
Serg  2010-05-11 16:42:34
@Sergio: put the docs wherever you want them, but don't delete them. NetBeans just references the directory. I usually put them in the JDK directory.
JRL  2010-05-11 16:46:42
Ah, thank you that answered my question.
Serg  2010-05-11 16:55:28

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