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Eclipse users: I have simple questions

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aceO07

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I'm interested in converting from using Netbeans to Eclipse.

I want to convert over to using Eclipse as it is a most popular IDE and I want to keep up to date.

I have things working now but I had some questions on some 'features' that I had in Netbeans that I want to have in Eclipse.

1. In Netbeans, I had a directory where just my java source files when into. If I added more files into that directory, it was automatically reflected in Netbeans project. In Eclipse, if I change the contents (using external method, not Eclipse) it will not refresh my project. How do I make Eclipse fresh the project source files according to what's in the directory, without having to manually import each file?

2. How do I make Eclipse put my compiled files into another directory? It currently puts the compiled files into my same directories as my source files.
 
2. Right click on your project, select Build Path --> Configure Build Path. Select the source tab. At the bottom is a little dialog where you can tell Eclipse where to put your .class files.
 
Thank you both! So weird, I never noticed the 'Refresh' option in the context menu for the project before.

 
Originally posted by: aceO07
Thank you both! So weird, I never noticed the 'Refresh' option in the context menu for the project before.
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Damn, wish I knew that when I was taking the class. 🙁 I would do work at home and FTP it to school, but then would have to copy/paste or other foolery like that.
 
you can also have it refresh automatically, so you don't need to refresh on every change.. go to preferences -> general -> workspace and check "Refresh automatically"
 
Awesome. Thanks! So many options! I have an eclipse book, but it's for version 2 or something. I'm only on page 72. They might talk about those preference settings, but probably not until later in the book.
 
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