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[web] Want to get J2EE stuff in Eclipse, without trashing it

Started by d000hg Sep 25, 2009 at 7:22 AM 1 replies 800+ views

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Sep 25, 2009 at 7:22 AM

I have no idea which Eclipse download I got a couple of years ago, but my Eclipse 3.3 installation has no support for web-projects. I see I can download a full J2EE version of Eclipse, but I don't know what will happen to my current setup. Alternatively I can find a J2EE plugin, but I'd prefer to try out the default functionality. What's the easiest route?

OrangyTang

Sep 25, 2009 at 8:13 AM

From here:

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In these cases you will need to download a fresh install. Download a new build from the Eclipse download Web site (http://www.eclipse.org/downloads) and unzip it in a new directory. We strongly recommend against unzipping over your existing Eclipse version as unexpected side effects may occur, including (but not limited to): nausea, vomitting, shortness of breath, corrupt installation.
Complete upgrade instructions are always included in the Eclipse readme_eclipse.html file included with every build in the readme directory.

I find it easiest to export your settings from one version and then import them into the other, fresh install. You want File->Export, then select "General" and "Preferences". Followed by File->Import in the new install.

Then you should just be able to point the new eclipse at your old workspace and you should be done.

d000hg

Sep 28, 2009 at 12:16 PM

Thanks.

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