NetBeans 7.1 - unable change to UI language

Question

I installed NetBeans 7.1 and can\'t change UI language. I didn\'t find any option for it. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

You may start with the --locale en:US option which sets the interface language.

See the documentation for --locale language[:country[:variant]] : Use the specified locale here http://wiki.netbeans.org/FaqStartupParameters

Answer 2

--locale on some Windows platforms makes netbeans crash. Preffer to use "-J-Duser.language=en -J-Duser.region=US"

1. Find netbeans etc, likely at the C:\Program Files\NetBeans 7.3\etc
2. Open netbeans.conf
3. Find netbeans_default_options
4. Add those options, so: netbeans_default_options="blablabla -J-Duser.language=en -J-Duser.region=US"
5. Save file
6. Restart/start netbeans.

https://blogs.oracle.com/tao/entry/set_netbeans_user_interface_language

Answer 3

If you are having problems saving the file:

1. Transfer the netbeans.conf file to your desktop;
2. Windows is gonna say you need permission from the administrator, press ok;
3. Open the netbeans.conf file that is on your desktop WITH NOTEPAD and make the alterations sugested in the video;
4. Save;
5. Transfer the file back to etc. folder
6. Open NetBeans IDE