Changing a Web Module Directory Into a Standard Directory

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A web module directory has a particular structure as defined by the J2EE specification. By recognizing this structure, the IDE is able to associate the appropriate actions for this type of component.

On occasion, you might want to reverse the creation of a web module. This situation might arise if you converted a filesystem in error or simply no longer needed to operate on a filesystem as a web module.

To change a web module directory into a standard directory:

  1. In the Filesystems pane of the Explorer, locate the web module directory you want to convert to a standard directory.
  2. Open the web module's WEB-INF subdirectory.
  3. Select the deployment descriptor, that is, web.xml, file within that directory.
  4. From the main menu, choose Edit and choose Delete.
The filesystem no longer conforms to the requirements of a web module or has web module actions associated with it. However, the filesystem remains mounted in the IDE, and its files remain accessible, just like any other mounted filesystem.
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Creating a Web Module

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