# :: JGoodies L&F in NetBeans :: The NetBeans environment allows to use third party look&feels. This document describes how to use a JGoodies l&f in NetBeans. ## Preparation First make sure that NetBeans can find the JGoodies Looks library jar. Copy file `looks-1.2.2.jar` to directory `<netbeans-dir>\lib\ext` ## Choosing a JGoodies Look&Feel Add one of the following lines to file `<netbeans-dir>\bin\ide.cfg` `-ui com.jgoodies.plaf.plastic.PlasticXPLookAndFeel -ui com.jgoodies.plaf.plastic.PlasticLookAndFeel -ui com.jgoodies.plaf.plastic.Plastic3DLookAndFeel -ui com.jgoodies.plaf.windows.ExtWindowsLookAndFeel` ## Setting the Plastic Color Theme To change the default Plastic color theme add the following line to the `ide.cfg` file: `-J-DPlastic.defaultTheme=ExperienceBlue` ## Other Options You can change the Plastic tab style to make the selected tab easier to find: `-J-DPlastic.tabStyle=Metal` By default, the JGoodies l&fs switch on ClearLook in NetBeans environments. You can switch ClearLook off by adding: `-J-DClearLook.mode=OFF` To find visual clutter in NetBeans you can mark content borders of JTabbedPanes: `-J-DmarkContentBorders=true` ## Previewing Your Apps With a JGoodies L&F Select your application within the NetBeans Explorer view. Select the Execution tab in the Properties view. Select Internal Execution as the executor. Internal Execution Selected ## Screenshots NetBeans in Default Look NetBeans in Plastic Look
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