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Link: http://services.netbeans.org/synergy/client/app/#/case/3778/suite/2190 If you select the class node in the projects window, then Refactor > Rename you get: The rename refactoring cannot be applied in this context error. You need to open the class file and select the class for the menu option to work properly.
Hello, Thank you for reporting this. I've confirmed the described behaviour. -Bruno