To create a project from scratch:

Step 1)

Start JBuilder and use the File menu to Close any open Projects. Next use the File menu to create a New Project:

Change the File: path to include a new subdirectory name and new project name as shown below. Use the .jpr file name extension.

Click the Finish button. You will get a window that looks something like the one below.

 

Step 2)

Use the File menu New option to create a new file.

Select the Class option as shown above, click OK. In the window that appears...

Change the Class Name: to what works for you. Set only the Public and Generate main function check boxes and click OK.

You should get the window below.

Your new class has a few lines of code in it that are unnecessary for our needs and may be deleted as shown below. (System.out... has been added)

Step 3)

Before running use the Project menu, select the Properties option to open the window below. Click the Run/Debug tab.

Make sure the Close Console Window on exit box is Cleared. The will keep the console window open after your program has ended.

You might also want to click the Compiler tab (see below)

Check the Autosave all files before compiling option to make sure you save!

Run your program by pressing F9 or using the Run menu item.

 

Have Fun!