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== Sorting out environment variables ==

* To get Scala and Netbeans working in the University labs, first add these lines to your <code>~/.bashrc</code> file:

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export SCALA_HOME=/opt/scala-2.8.1.final
export PATH=$PATH:/opt/scala-2.8.1.final/bin
alias netbeans='netbeans J-Dscala.home=/opt/scala-2.8.1.final/'
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* Reload your <code>~/.bashrc</code> file in the usual way:

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$ source ~/.bashrc
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* From now on you '''MUST''' start Netbeans from the command line, like this:

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$ netbeans
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not from the Applications menu. Also, you may see an error message about the Scala directory, just ignore this.

== Installing the plugins ==

* Remember the version of Netbeans installed in the lab is '''2.8'''
* Get the Scala plugins from here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/erlybird/files/nb-scala/6.8v1.1.0rc2b/
* Save them somewhere and unzip them (right click on the .zip file and select '''Extract here''').
* Open Netbeans from the command line:

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$ netbeans
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Ignore any error messages about the Scala directories. 

* Go to '''Tools -> Plugins''' on the menu.
* Select the '''Downloaded''' tab.
* Click on the '''Add plugins''' button.
* In the dialog box that opens up, go to the directory where you unzipped the Scala plugins. Select '''ALL''' the files in the directory and press '''OK'''.
* Say yes to all the questions and install.
* Close Netbeans and open it up again (from the command line!).