Configure Eclipse build path and javadoc Google+

Question

What's the right way to configure an Eclipse Java project (NOT Android!!! it's going to be a CLI application), based on Java Quick Start app , to add the libraries and documentation to its build path?

First of all, I created a new project. Then, I moved the source from the original directory (from Google) to my project's src. After this, I copied the "lib" directory to the root of my project and refreshed.

I did "configure build path" but: 1) adding lib as "Class folder" doesn't take the import errors out 2) adding all the files (via Cmd-A on "Add External JARs...") makes the project runnable but the documentation isn't loaded (mouse-over method does not show the javadoc for it).

Answer 1

Assuming you stick with Add External JARs (If you don't the below process is very much the same)

• On the project, select Properties -> Java Build Path and choose the Libraries tab.
• Select one of the external JARs you added and expand it. You will see Source attachment , Javadoc location , and more
• Set the Javadoc location to the appropriate location. Or, if you have the source jar (which presumably include the Javadoc) you could set that.

The Javadoc will now be available.