Adding a JavaScript Library

This procedure describes how to add a JavaScript library to your project. Including JavaScript libraries in your project saves you time in writing and debugging code, as you are re-using debugged code, and is available in functionalities such as Content Assist.

JavaScript libraries can only be added to PHP projects with JavaScript support enabled.

Adding a JavaScript Library

This procedure describes how to add a JavaScript library using the Properties page. Adding a library through the Properties page allows you to add predetermined libraries and user libraries to your project.

Instructions on how to complete a procedure

To add a JavaScript Library to your project:

Select Configure from the right click menu of you project in your project directory and select Convert to JavaScript Project.
Go to Project | Properties | JavaScript | Include Path - or - Select Properties | JavaScript | Include Path from the Right Click Menu of the project folder in your project directory.
Your project's properties page opens.

In the JavaScript Libraries Properties page click Add JavaScript Library.
The "Add JavaScript Library" dialog opens with a list of the available JavaScript libraries.

Select a JavaScript Library and click Next.
Your JavaScript library has been added to your project.
To apply changes click Finish.

Functionality such as Content Assist and Refactoring will now be able to access the JavaScript library. You can see the library in the "JavaScript Resources" node in your Project directory.

For information on Managing libraries see Managing JavaScript Libraries.