The Ant module integrates Apache's Ant build tool into the IDE. Ant is a Java- and XML-based build tool, which you can use to write scripts to build, test, and deploy applications.
Code completion for textual editing of Ant scripts.
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This module permits you to use code completion when editing Ant scripts in the NetBeans source editor. It will suggest attributes and subelements that can be added to the current element you are editing. Completion knows about all standard Ant tasks and types, as well as custom-defined tasks and types, and works with nested data structures just as Explorer-based editing of Ant scripts does. The module requires either the XML Text or XML Tree modules (or both) to be enabled.
Enables proper support for the Apple Application menu
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Enables Apple menu items to work properly, and moves some standard menu items there - Tools | Options becomes Preferences, Help | About becomes about, File | Exit becomes Quit.
Enables dynamic updating of IDE through the Update Center.
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The Auto Update module enables the IDE to connect to the Update Center server, download updated and new modules, and automatically install the modules.