Configuring the Executor

The IDE provides a set of executors that suit most development needs. Each executor contains properties that affect how the executor is called, such as which java tool to use and the directory in which to start the process. You can view the available executors and configure their properties in the Options window. The executor types are listed under Debugging and Executing and expand Execution Types.

One executor type is selected as the default executor. The default executor is used for all classes and templates for which you have not specifically assigned an executor type. You can view the default executor by opening the Options window, expanding the Editing node, and selecting the Java Sources node. By default, this executor is the external executor.

You can use one executor type for some classes in your project and the default executor for others. For example, if a project is assigned to the external executor, but one class requires an internal executor, you can change the executor for that class without affecting the other files in the project.

For information on the executor types and their properties, see:

External Executor
Internal Executor
Applet Executor
JAR Executor
Debugger Executor
Locale Executor
J2EE Server Executor

Additional executors might be installed in your version of the IDE by extension modules. You can get on help on these executor types by selecting the executor type in the Options window and pressing F1.

For information on adding and removing executor types, see:

Specifying the Default Executor
Defining a New Executor Type
Setting an Executor Type in a Template
Removing an Executor Type

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