title: Put and Use .properties file outside Jar
body: <p>I'm developing a Java Application in Netbeans. The application uses a <strong>.properties</strong> file (<code>Properties</code> class). The problem is that Netbeans insert this properties file into final .jar file. </p>
  
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  <li>How can I make Netbeans not to do this and put the properties file out of jar file?</li>
  <li>In this case, how can I use the properties file in code?</li>
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