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Generate class files into another directory [message #150171]

Fri, 28 April 2006 11:38

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: lochuanjiang.gmail.com

Hi all,

How can i ask eclipse to generate the class files into another directory?
Say build/classes/....

Another question: How can i make all *.xml files open by the Ant Editor.
I've tried drop down menu, windows -> peferences -> general -> editors ->
file association

i've added in the *.xml and there are 2 entries
Text Editor (default)..
Ant Editor (locked by..)

Appreciate any help.

Re: Generate class files into another directory [message #150176 is a reply to message #150171]

Fri, 28 April 2006 11:46

Eclipse User

See the project properties dialog Java Build Path > Source > 'Default output
folder:' field for the first one.

> Hi all,
>
> How can i ask eclipse to generate the class files into another
> directory? Say build/classes/....
>
> Another question: How can i make all *.xml files open by the Ant
> Editor. I've tried drop down menu, windows -> peferences -> general ->
> editors -> file association
>
> i've added in the *.xml and there are 2 entries
> Text Editor (default)..
> Ant Editor (locked by..)
> Appreciate any help.
>

Re: Generate class files into another directory [message #150196 is a reply to message #150171]

Fri, 28 April 2006 12:03

Eclipse User

1) Changing the default output folder location is very straight forward.
Go to Window->Preferences... In the Preferences page Go to
Java->BuildPath. In the Build Path page check the Folders radio button
and then simply set the Output folder name to the new location (e.g.
build/classes).

2) Changing the editor a file is associated with is also straight forward.
Go to Window->Preferences... In the Preferences page Go to
General->Editors->File Associations. Then in the File Types area Add...
*.xml. The list of Associated editors list you should see Ant Editor set
this as the Default.
Note: This should answer your question. However, unless all of your XML
files are actually ant build files or fragments then you might want to
install an XML editor plugin such as XML Spy.

Re: Generate class files into another directory [message #150262 is a reply to message #150196]

Sat, 29 April 2006 01:52

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: lochuanjiang.gmail.com

Im still can't get Ant Editor to open all *.xml files.

This is the window I'm currently facing.

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/1768/clipboard7vv.jpg

Thanks for any help

Re: Generate class files into another directory [message #150296 is a reply to message #150262]

Sat, 29 April 2006 09:40

Eclipse User

It looks like you did not set the Ant Editor as your default. In the File
Associations page select the Ant Editor and use the "Default" button to
set it as the default editor.

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