how to edit eclipse.ini file from command prompt - ubuntu

Question

My program shows Exception : GC overhead limit exceeded . I found one solution as , to increase the eclipse heap size in eclipse.ini.I tried to open eclipse.ini from Ubuntu command prompt using the command given below

sudo gedit /usr/bin/eclipse/etc/eclipse.ini

But this is not working..it just opens a new gedit file named eclipse.ini.. How can i open eclipse.ini in Ubuntu command prompt and edit

Answer 1

Have you tried finding the existing file and editing it? Check this question for more details on where to find the file on Linux, then edit it.

Answer 2

The 'eclipse.ini' file is always in the same directory as the eclipse executable in your Eclipse installation. This is normally the root directory of the installation, not 'etc'.

Answer 3

sudo gedit /opt/eclipse/eclipse.ini

Answer 4

You should probably use the following command from a terminal:

locate eclipse.ini

You will know the exact location of eclipse.ini and will be able to edit it.