Changing the version of a facet

You can change the version of a facet in a Java EE project by editing the facets for the project.

Changing the Java™ compiler version of a Java EE project involves changing the version of the Java facet. For more information, see Changing the Java compiler version for a Java EE project.

To change the version of a facet in your project, complete the following steps:

  1. In the Project Explorer view of the Java EE perspective, right-click the project and then select Properties.
  2. Select the Project Facets page in the in the Properties window. This page lists the facets in the project and their versions.
  3. Click Modify Project and click the facet you want to change.
  4. Select the version of the facet from the drop-down box next to the facet's name.
  5. Click Finish to close the Modify Faceted Project window and then click OK.

Related concepts
Project facets
Related tasks
Adding a facet to a Java EE project
Changing the Java compiler version for a Java EE project