# Configuring XDoclet annotation support

To use Java annotation support, or to create enterprise beans, XDoclet must be installed on your system and configured to work with the workbench.

Download and install XDoclet from http://xdoclet.sourceforge.net/xdoclet/index.html
To configure XDoclet to work with the workbench:

1. Click Window > Preferences > J2EE Annotations > XDoclet to open the XDoclet Runtime Preferences page.
2. Check the Enable XDoclet Builder check box to turn on annotation-based artifact creation.
3. Select the Version of XDoclet that you have installed. Supported versions include 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3.
4. Use the Browse button to locate the installation directory for XDoclet (XDoclet Home).
5. Click OK to save the preferences.

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