how can downloaded package be imported in java

[aldm]

Hi,

I'm new to java. I need BasicDataSource class in my application.
When I try to import this, it gave me an error that packege does not exist.
I downloaded whole org.apache.commons package , but how can I
import it in program? Where should I copy this package to import it in program?
I'm using Net Beans IDE.

Thanks in advance,

Amer

[pbrockway2]

Have you told the IDE about the location of the jar file?

In NetBeans if you right click the icon in the "Project" pane and select "Properties" you get a dialog box. Select "Libraries" on the left hand side and use one of the buttons on the right as appropriate. (add project, add library, add jar etc)

[KevinWorkman]

It's important that you understand what's going on "under the hood" without the IDE. See this: Setting the class path

Many people would recommend that until you understand the little stuff like this, you shouldn't be using an IDE at all.

[aldm]

I solved a problem by importing one jar in NetBeand IDE. Thank you both (for answer and
for this article about setting class path).