Import existing java project in eclipse but design view not exist for JFrame?

java eclipse swing jframe
Samiey Mehdi picture Samiey Mehdi · Oct 25, 2013 · Viewed 23k times · Source

I import existing java project in eclipse:
in eclipse:
1. go to File -> Import
2. General -> Existing Projects into Workspace and click Next

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3.click on Browse and select project then click on Finish

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then i open a JFrame , but i see source code of JFrame and design tab not exist.

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how to view Design tab?

Answer

Samiey Mehdi picture Samiey Mehdi · Oct 25, 2013

Found a solution:

in Package Explorer right click on JFrame file then select Open With -> WindowBuilder Editor

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now design tab appeared

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