Eclipse + Java 8 support?
How can I get Java 8 to work with Eclipse?
I have followed this guide but doesn't work. I've also seen the Eclipse Java 8 wiki page, but they don't explain what to do with the checked out git repositories.
Answer
For Kepler SR2 (4.3.2) a feature patch needs to be installed in order to get JAVA 8 support. Follow these steps:
Eclipse - Help (MENU) > Install New Software...
enter the following URL into the 'Work with' field:
http://download.eclipse.org/eclipse/updates/4.3-P-builds/press 'Enter'
- select category 'Eclipse Java 8 Support (for Kepler SR2)'
- click 'Next'
- click 'Next'
- accept the license
- click 'Finish'
- restart Eclipse when asked
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@Elisabeth
In order to have the desired JRE/ JDK on BuildPath, follow these steps.
- Right click on Project from Package Explorer
- Select BuildPath and then select Configure Builpath
- Select Libraries Tab from the popped up Properties window
- Select the current JRE System Library
- Click Remove button
- Click on Add Library button
- Select JRE System Library
- There you will be able to add your desired JRE/ JDK version using 3 different methods.
If you don't find your desired version of JRE/ JDK there in those 3 options, then you will have to install that first. The following link helps you in detail with screen shots to do the same. Hope it helps.
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