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| − | Go to Preferences > Java > Editor > Content Assist and paste "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz." into the "Auto activation triggers for Java:" field. | + | Go to Preferences > Java > Editor > Content Assist and paste "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz." (note the dot after z) into the "Auto activation triggers for Java:" field. |
== JDT Extenders == | == JDT Extenders == | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 8 October 2011
Frequently Asked Questions for JDT.
Contents
- 1 JDT Users
- 1.1 Other FAQ collections
- 1.2 How to disable the navigation bar or the mini package explorer located above the Java Editor?
- 1.3 Can I use JDT outside Eclipse to compile Java code?
- 1.4 How can I disable auto-indentation in the Java editor?
- 1.5 Can I enable code completion to be activated as I type like how it works in Visual Studio?
- 2 JDT Extenders
- 3 If your question is not answered above
JDT Users
Other FAQ collections
You may find your answer in one the following FAQ collection
- Java Development in Eclipse - The Official Eclipse FAQs
- Java Development Tools - IRC FAQ
The navigation bar is called the Breadcrumb, to disable the breadcrumb invoke Toggle Java Editor Breadcrumb in the toolbar or press Alt+Shift+B in the Java editor. More details on the Java editor breadcrumb can be found in Eclipse help.
Can I use JDT outside Eclipse to compile Java code?
Yes, the batch compiler can be invoked from command line or via the ant javac adapter. More details can be found in Java development user guide.
How can I disable auto-indentation in the Java editor?
You can disable smart insert mode (Edit > Smart Insert Mode), alternatively you can also configure the Smart Insert Mode (Windows > Preferences > Java > Editor > Typing).
Can I enable code completion to be activated as I type like how it works in Visual Studio?
Go to Preferences > Java > Editor > Content Assist and paste "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz." (note the dot after z) into the "Auto activation triggers for Java:" field.
JDT Extenders
Other FAQ collection
You may find your answer in the Java Development Tool API section of The Official Eclipse FAQs.
Can I use JDT outside Eclipse to manipulate Java code?
JDT Core has no dependency on UI side, however it requires a runtime-workbench. Hence you can use it in an Eclipse headless application or include all the dependent jar files in the class path of your application. (You will have to use ASTParser.setSource() and ASTParser.setEnvironment() to be able to parse non Eclipse Java projects.)
If your question is not answered above
Consider browsing through the frequently asked questions on Stackoverflow
- FAQs on Stackoverflow - Questions with tag jdt
- FAQs on Stackoverflow - Questions with tag eclipse-jdt
Ask a question on the Official JDT forum, however search for topics that might be related before asking!