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Can't link to dependent class [message #1763335]

Fri, 12 May 2017 18:49

Paul Marlin

Messages: 2
Registered: May 2017

Junior Member

Sorry, newbie here.

I have a project called boilerplate and a package called boilerplate that contains a java class called kbInput. kbInput contains a static method called get().

Also I have a project called testApp with a java class called testKB containing a static class called main. Included it it are:

import boilerplate.*;

String kbOut = kbInput.get();

Since get() is a static method, there is no need to instantiate an object.

Finally, within the testApp project, I include a "Java Build Path" reference to kbInput.java.

I get the error message, "kbInput cannot be resolved to a type". I.e., it can't find the boilerplate package. I've attached a screenshot showing the package, source, and console panes. A second shows the kbInput class

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Re: Can't link to dependent class [message #1763793 is a reply to message #1763335]

Fri, 19 May 2017 19:41

John Smith

Messages: 4
Registered: November 2014

Junior Member

Right-click testApp project folder in Package Explorer and select Properties.
On the left side of the window that opens select "Java Build Path", then Projects tab and click "Add..." button.
In the window that opens click the square next to "boilerplate" project, click OK and OK. That should fix the error.

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