[FIXED] Netbeans add an external folder into a project (like Linked Folder on Eclipse)

Issue

How can I add an external folder into a Netbeans project? In my case I need to add an images folder from an network drive. In Eclipse I do this by adding a Linked Folder. What is the similar procedure in Netbeans?

Currently I'm using Netbeans 8 and created a web java project (Ant).

I can do this by adding the folder content on the build ant script or by creating a symbolic link to the specific path. Both operation are time consuming... Probably there is a (hidden) easy way to do this on Netbeans. Help please

Thanks

Solution

The only way that I found it was by creating a symbolic link...

To create a symbolic link on windows I followed this tutorial: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/16226/complete-guide-to-symbolic-links-symlinks-on-windows-or-linux/

Thanks all!

Answered By - PSA
Answer Checked By - Senaida (JavaFixing Volunteer)