Cannot enable assertions in JavaFX
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Description
### Apache NetBeans version
Apache NetBeans 28
### What happened
When you use Scenebuilder, it creates a skeleton controller class for the scene. The initialize method created by Scenebuilder generates several assert statements validating the state of the GUI variables. This is very useful to ensure the FXML and java class are in synch. The assert statement is default disabled in Java. You must put the -enableassertions option on the Java command.
[skeleton GetMasterPW.java](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/25138397/skeleton.GetMasterPW.java)
Unfortunately, when you go to the project properties/Run, the VM options are disabled with the warning, "One of Run/Debug/Profile Project actions has been modified and the Run panel cannot be safely edited."
It would be very useful if assert statements count be enabled somehow.
### Language / Project Type / NetBeans Component
_No response_
### How to reproduce
Create a JavaFX application with Maven. Create a FXML file using Scenebuilder. In Scenebuilder, go to View / Show sample controller skeleton.
### Did this work correctly in an earlier version?
No / Don't know
### Operating System
Windows 11 Home 25H2
### JDK
openjdk version "24.0.1" 2025-04-15
### Apache NetBeans packaging
Community provided installer
### Anything else
The problem occurs every time.
### Are you willing to submit a pull request?
No
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue with a JavaFX Maven application in NetBeans 28, then inspect Project Properties > Run and the warning that disables VM options. Compare the generated Maven run configuration with the needed -enableassertions option. Done means assertions can be enabled for the relevant project actions and execute in the generated controller.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- build-system, developer-experience
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100