Installing the Network Beans 1.30

To install the Network Beans for use with the JDK:

  1. Unzip the file netbeans130.zip (or netbeans130e.zip for evaluation product).
  2. Extract all the files contained in the ZIP file to a  local directory of your choice.
  3. Import net.jar, mclb.jar,and border.jar into your favorite Bean builder, for example, WebRunner Bean Tester.
  4. Add netfw.jar to your CLASSPATH environment variable.
    This step is not required if you are using the Network beans with VisualAge for Java.

Documentation is provided in the  ZIP file.

To import the extracted files into VisualAge for Java:

  1. Open VisualAge for Java Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
  2. In the Workbench, choose File - Import.
    A SmartGuide Import dialog box displays. 
  3. Type in a new Project name, or browse, and select an existing Project name that you want the Network Beans package to be added to.
  4. Click on the JAR file option and then click Next.
  5. Click Browse and find the directory where you extracted the files from the ZIP file.
  6. Choose net.jar, mclb.jar, border.jar, and netfw.jar files and click OK.
  7. In the Smart Guide dialog list, select net.jar, mclb.jar, border.jar, and netfw.jar and click Finish.
  8. In the Add to Palette window, select a category (or create a new one), select these classes, and click OK:

The Network beans are now available for use in VisualAge for Java.