NetBeans Change Ant Version

Question

I\'m using NetBeans to build my project. The version I\'m using is 1.8. However, I\'m trying to build it again on a computer that can only run ant 1.6.5. Is there any way to spe

Answer 1

In NetBeans 8.2, go to Tools -> Options -> Java -> Ant -> Ant Home

Answer 2

Please follow 3 easy steps as below:

1. Download Ant 1.6.5 from Apache Binaries and install/extract in your local file system

2. Go to Netbeans Tools > Options > Miscellaneous > Ant

3. Change the Ant Home to Ant 1.6.5 folder created in step-1 of your local file system

EDIT:

If the above doesn't help because of your specific Net Beans, try steps below:

1. Go to Help -> Help Contents

2. Search for Switching Ant Version

3. Click the same link from left pane to get the details in right, you should see a screen as below:

Follow the instructions on the above page.