Adding Module Dependencies

When you work on a module, you can add module dependencies by right-clicking the module's name, open Properties, and click Add...

Troubleshooting Dependencies

If a module dependency is missing, you will encounter compilation errors, such as: package org.openide.util does not exist. In this case, enter the name of the package (or the name of the class) that is missing in the Add Module Dependency window to list matching modules that might need to be added:

When a package cannot be found using the "Add Module Dependency", it means that is package has not been made public. It cannot be used unless the associated library is modified by the provider of that library.