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Netbeans Download Javadoc repeatedly

I work with Netbeans 7.0.1 for a research project. My issue is that each time I want to check the javadoc for a given function or class (from the auto-completion menu), Netbeans downloads Javadoc and caches it only while it's running. If I restart Netbeans, I have to download the javadoc again.

Is there a way to tell Netbeans to cache the Javadoc for ever? I work with Mac OS.

Solution

  • It seems strange that you download the Javadoc everytime... To configure javadoc in Netbeans :

    Tools -> Java Platforms

    Choose your JDK, the in the pane Javadoc the URL should be :

    http://download.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/

    If you have problem with this remove it and download the javadoc zip and add it instead of the url.

    JDK8 updated link (thanks @Tim S) : http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/documentation/jdk8-doc-downloads-2133158.html

    JDK 14 updated link: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase-jdk14-doc-downloads.html