title: Java - How do I use a class file?
body: <p>I'm new to Java and am wondering about how to import class files into netbeans and use it. </p>
  
  <p>I understand that a class file is machine-readable byte code but I don't care what's going on under the hood. I'd just like to import it into my current project and have it recognize it so I can use the class.</p>
  
  <p>Also, the class file is embedded within a JAR file. I imported the JAR file into my libraries folder/tab in the projects window but I don't know how to get my project to recognize the class. It says "cannot find symbol" whenever I try to instantiate an object.</p>