How to change the default Netbeans 7 project directory?

Question

This is only a minor annoyance but if I can figure this out I\'ll be very happy.

Is it possible to change the default project directory in Netbeans 7? I don\'t know

Answer 1

Instructions for Mac, based on some of the answers above:

Make sure NetBeans is closed.

On a Mac, the edit ~/.netbeans/7.0/config/Preferences/org/netbeans/modules/projectui.properties

Look for a line that starts with projectsFolder=

Example:

projectsFolder=/Users//NetBeansProjects

If this line does not exist, add it with the full path to the directory you want to use. And of course, if it already exists just edit it to your desired path.