# Creating a Java project as its own source container

For simple projects, the project itself acts as the source container.

1. From the main workbench window, click File > New > Project. The New Project wizard opens.
2. Select Java Project, then click Next. The New Java Project wizard opens.
3. In the Project name field, type a name for your new Java project.
4. Select a location for the project and configure the JDK Compliance.
5. In the Project layout section, make sure Use project folder as root for source and class files is selected.
6. Click Next. The Java Settings Page opens.
7. On the Source tab, check that the project is the only source folder and the default output folder.
8. Optionally, on the Projects tab, select the required projects to be on the build path for this project. Use these options only if your project depends on other projects.
9. Optionally, on the Libraries tab, select JAR files and CLASS folders to add to the build path for this new project and attach source to the JAR files. Use these options only if your project requires additional libraries.
10. On the Order and Export tab, use the Up and Down buttons to move the selected JAR file or CLASS folders up or down in the build path order for this new project.
11. Click Finish when you are done.

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New Java Project wizard