New to Java

Greetings,

I'm trying to open a project in NetBeans 5.5 that's stored on my company's network. The project is contained in a folder named 'myProject', and I'm certain that it would run correctly if I were only to open it the right way.

When I go to [File-> Open Project-> \\network-drive\...\projects\myProject ], I'm unable to open the project. Apparently, this folder isn't recognized by NetBeans as a "project folder". However, since it contains sub-folders named 'build', 'dist', 'nbproject', 'src', 'test', 'web' and a file named 'build.xml', it does appear to be a valid web application project folder. (Right?)

Interestingly, if I create a new project, save it to \\network-drive\...\projects\, close NetBeans, and then try to open it through the "Open Project..." dialogue, I'm unable to do so. The reason: That folder isn't recognized by NetBeans as a "project folder." However, if I create a new project, save it my local hard drive, and then try to open it through the "Open Project..." dialogue, I don't have any difficulties. This appears to suggest that the locations in which these folders reside dictate whether or not NetBeans can open them as projects. What's the deal with that?

Thanks in advance!