Installation instructions (update for JDK1.5.0-beta1)

[genady]

I think you *should* use Eclipse 3.0, but you can use the plugin with Eclipse 2.1.x as well. However, you will need a separate download.
There is an annoucement on this forum with the download link.

Genady

[Barthjj]

Where is the separate download? I have the same issue.

[genady]

http://www.genady.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62

[Guest]

Maybe you have your project defined as a source folder.
Then all folders will be nested.

Genady

Sorry but I have still the same problem. I can define my source folder (a package inside my project folder) but when I try to select a subfolder of my source folder or another package folder it says that I cannot nest the folder I specify inside the project folder...

[genady]

That's true - JDK15 source folder MUST NOT be placed under the regular java source folder (or eclipse will try to compile it with 1.4 compiler).

This is also the reason why you cannot have the project as your java source folder.

See the screenshots above. If you do exactly as shown there, you shouldn't experience any problems

Genady

Maybe you have your project defined as a source folder.
Then all folders will be nested.

Genady

Sorry but I have still the same problem. I can define my source folder (a package inside my project folder) but when I try to select a subfolder of my source folder or another package folder it says that I cannot nest the folder I specify inside the project folder...

[carmello]

When I set the source and output folder for the Java 1.5 Compiler properties
I keep seeing the message: Either source or output folders are empty.
source file folder /Tigertest/src
Output file folder /Tigertest/classes

the src dir contains 1 java source file and the classes dir contains the class file of the source file which is compiled by eclipse.

I have Eclipse 3.0 M9 and JDK 1.5 beta 3 build 55.

Can anybody help please !?!?

Thanks

[genady]

If you can press "OK" and the plugin accepts your selection, it is ok.

I believe there is a bug in eclipse that prevents checking the information as you type.

Please read this and other posts regarding the separation of 1.5 folders from the regular java source folders.

Genady

[edmondh]

Hi

I am still having problem with the plugin, please help

I have followed instruction.
My src folder is /test/src
My 1.5 src is /test/src15
My 1.5 output is /test/bin15

I compile a very simple source file in src15, that contains the code
Integer i = 10 ;
this compile fine for 1.5.... I get the following in output window

JDK15 builder: Successfully compiled 1 class in 0.2 seconds

However I cannot fine a class file and I cannot run my app.

I get "The selection does not contain a main type" message



Has anybody else had such problem, can u please help

Rgds
Ed

[genady]

Please see the post about running and debugging 1.5 applications.

Genady

[Willie]

When I try to configure the JDK 1.5 folders, I receive an error that either the source or the output folders are empty. I tried using a folder for the source as well as a source folder for the source. Of coures, there is nothing in the bin folder since I can't compile yet. What am I'm doing wrong?

[genady]

Did you try configuring the folders exactly as shown in the screenshots ?

Genady

When I try to configure the JDK 1.5 folders, I receive an error that either the source or the output folders are empty. I tried using a folder for the source as well as a source folder for the source. Of coures, there is nothing in the bin folder since I can't compile yet. What am I'm doing wrong?

[RS]

This is interesting. I downloaded the plugin - 1.1.3 and tried to get it working on a XP box with Eclipse 3.0 - full release build 200406251208. When I try to do anything, from creating a new project, I get a compiler error in the Problems pane stating "JDK1.5: JDK 1.5 folders are not set up correctly" This is a clean install with no projects in place.
I had similar problems to others when following the screenshots. However I noticed some inconsistencies with your screen shots.

1) The project you select in screen 2 is called JDK15 but on screen 1 you have tests\bin as your default output file - this has to be on the project path e.g. JDK15\tests\bin.

2) On screen 3 you type tests\src15 as you source file and tests\bin15 as your output file and then close the dialog and then check to see if the bin folder is included as the class folder in the libraries pane (screen 4). - If I go back to the Compiler Properties Pane (screen 3) the entries are blank??? and there is no entry on the Libraries pane - should these folders be created somewhere first?

I have got the Beta 2 version of Java 1.5 and have installed it and it runs fine on its own. I think maybe the problems are starting from the fact the error "JDK1.5: JDK 1.5 folders are not set up correctly" appears when I create a project (File - New - Java Project).

You say that you cannot have the Project as a regular source folder????
I assumed you just created a Project as normal and then followed your instructions.

Is it possible to put a new set of screen grabs up with more steps so others can follow your lead.
Obviously if i've dome something glaringly wrong - I apologise in advance.

[genady]

Hi,

The 1.5 folders are relative to the project. I acutally took the screenshots
from a working installation.

When you create a project, you must select to use separate folders for source and output files. This is a good practice in general, but it is necessary with 1.5.

P.S. Did you try the latest 3.1 eclipse builds?

Genady

[Googelybear]

just another newbie question: Where can I find the "filter" dialog box (for
Displaying JDK1.5 errors ) ? I'm using eclipse Version: 3.0.1 and jdk 1.5 final version.

[genady]

It is on the "problems" view title bar (the icon with many arrows)