About Library References

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A library is a group of resources needed by a project. Typically a library includes one or more JAR files containing compiled classes, the source files needed to debug the classes, and Javadoc documentation for the classes. A project can reference one or more libraries for the purpose of compiling Java files or additional JAR files in the deployed application. In the IDE, you create and edit libraries using the Library Manager.

About Libraries

A library is a collection of JAR files available to a project during compile time and/or run time. The IDE provides the following libraries for JSF projects:

• JavaServer Faces Support. Provides support for building JavaServer Faces applications.
   
  
• Java API for XML-Based RPC (JAX-RPC). Provides web services interoperability across heterogeneous platforms and languages.
   
  
• JDBC Rowset. Provides cross-database connectivity to a wide range of SQL databases and access to other tabular data sources, such as spreadsheets or flat files.
   
  
• Exception Handler. Provides exception handling services for web applications.
   
  
• Servlet APIs. Provides direct access to the the Servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSP) APIs for web applications that include components depending on these APIs, such as servlets, filters, and JavaServer Pages custom tags.
   
  
• Sun Web UI Components. Provides support for the user interface components in the Palette.
   
  
• Themes. Provides support for bundled themes.
   
  

You can add existing libraries to a project or you can create and add new libraries.

Using Library References

The IDE makes it easy for an application to use external JAR files. Create a library reference in the Library Manager that contains a list of JAR files that can be accessed by the project. Then add a reference to the library from the project.

Viewing Library Definitions

The Library Manager lists all library definitions that can be referenced in a project.

To view the Library Manager:

• From the main menu, choose Tools > Library Manager.
   
  

See Also

Creating a Library Definition

Adding a Library Reference to a Project

Modifying a Library Reference

Exporting a Project to a WAR File

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