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JDT/FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for JDT.
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 at Windows > Preferences > Java > Editor > Typing
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
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