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Opening Java classes [message #120470]

Tue, 29 November 2005 08:59

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: muppet_tizer.hotmail.com

I have HelloWorld.java open open in my my workspace and want to open
another version of this class HelloWorld.java thats on my desktop so I can
visually compare them in the editor.

The problem is when I double click on the class on my desktop it complains
about the workspce already in use and I have to choose another. But I want
it to open in the current workspace. so they appear next to each other in
the editor.

Re: Opening Java classes [message #120564 is a reply to message #120470]

Tue, 29 November 2005 14:27

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: eclipse3.rizzoweb.com

Dar Var wrote:
> I have HelloWorld.java open open in my my workspace and want to open
> another version of this class HelloWorld.java thats on my desktop so I
> can visually compare them in the editor.
>
> The problem is when I double click on the class on my desktop it
> complains about the workspce already in use and I have to choose
> another. But I want it to open in the current workspace. so they appear
> next to each other in the editor.
>

You can't open arbitrary files in Eclipse by double-clicking them in
Windows - it doesn't work that way.
What you can do is File > Open File... to open the file on your desktop.

HTH,
Eric

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