[jitsi-dev] How to set up the compiler in Eclipse for JDK 8 (screenshots attached)

Foram_na_Gaidhlig · April 14, 2014, 12:15pm

This took me quite a bit of research, so I thought it might go into the
documentation

How to set up the compiler in Eclipse for JDK 8:

1. Window → Preferences → Java → Installed JREs

Screenshot: eclipse-compiler-1.png

Add or Edit, depending on if jre8 is already on the list

Screenshot: eclipse-compiler-2.png

Set JRE Home e.g. = C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0\jre for Windows

Set Default VM Arguments: -Dbuild.compiler=javac1.7

Screenshot: eclipse-compiler-3.png

2. Run → External Tools → External Tools Configurations... → JRE

Screenshot: eclipse-ant-1.png

Separate JRE: Pick the JRE you just configured

Screenshot: eclipse-ant-2.png