Creating or Deleting a Java Package

In the IDE, Java packages are represented by the same folder icons that represent directories.

When you a copy and paste a Java file in the IDE, the file's package declaration is adjusted according to the package hierarchy in the mounted filesystem.

To create a package:

Note You can also create a new package in the New wizard when you create a new object. In the Target Location pane of the wizard, type the name of the package in the Package field. The IDE generates a directory structure to match the package name that you type. The Target Location pane only appears if you open the wizard from the File menu.

To delete a package:

See also
The Explorer
Creating a New File
Mounting a Filesystem
Node Icons in the Explorer

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