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Can't open Windows-created project to MacOS X Eclipse [message #902876]

Mon, 20 August 2012 16:26

Eclipse User

Here's the deal, I've created a project with java -version 1.7, (not so big, just a very basic calculator). I did this in my own PC, saved the files in the workspace, and then I copied them to my flashdrive.

In my classroom, there's only iMacs with Mac OSX 10.5.8.
What I do:

Copy project folder into workspace
Create a new project in Eclipse with the name of the folder
The project creates but I can't run it, it says something about JDK 1.7 (unbound)

the java -version in the iMac computer throws 1.5.

Could this be the problem?
Can I use my 1.5 library to open a 1.7 created project?
If so, how?

Re: Can't open Windows-created project to MacOS X Eclipse [message #902886 is a reply to message #902876]

Mon, 20 August 2012 18:09

Eclipse User

First: to transport a project the Eclipse way, you should let Eclipse do the copying, see http://help.eclipse.org/juno/topic/org.eclipse.platform.doc.user/tasks/tasks-importproject.htm?cp=0_3_10_0

Second: the message you cite should tell you that JDT doesn't find a JDK 1.7 so the project has no Java runtime, so it can't run, surprised?
Simply edit the build path of the project to use a JRE that's actually present on the current machine: http://help.eclipse.org/juno/topic/org.eclipse.jdt.doc.user/reference/ref-properties-build-path.htm?cp=1_4_3_1 look for "Libraries tab" etc.

best,
Stephan

Re: Can't open Windows-created project to MacOS X Eclipse [message #902895 is a reply to message #902886]

Mon, 20 August 2012 20:29

Eclipse User

Thank you so much for your fast response.
I will try the tips tomorrow at school.

Thank you.

Re: Can't open Windows-created project to MacOS X Eclipse [message #903040 is a reply to message #902895]

Tue, 21 August 2012 13:44

Eclipse User

Hello, it's me again, I tried something new now: Created a different project but with the java library version 1.5.
iMacs in school now can Run it without any problem. Guess I'll have to go that way now.
Thank you!

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