- download netbeans 6.5.1 http://www.netbeans.org/downloads/
Select java download (this includes Apache Tomcat 6.0.18)
- Run the installer
Select customize and include Tomcat 6.0.18 in the installation applications
- Once installed open netbeans IDE. This should be an icon on your desktop
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- Go To Tools -> Plugins
Check Maven2 and install
- To create a new Project: GoTo File -> NewProjects -> Select Maven then click "Next"
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Fill in the box with values displayed below:
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- Select Maven Archetype under Steps
Select "Custom Archetype - org-glast-maven-war-archetype then click "Next" ![](/download/attachments/46891247/Netbeans-4crop.JPG?version=3&modificationDate=1239399505000&api=v2)
- Fill in ProjectName and location, Group Id and Package then click 'Next"
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- Right click on project name and select "run"
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