Defining a Class Path Variable

Class path variables are stored global to the workbench; in other words, all projects in the workbench share the classpath variables.

To add or change a class path variable, follow these steps:

1.

From the menu bar, select Window > Preferences > Java > Classpath Variables.

2.

This page allows you to add, edit, or remove class path variables.

Note: The reserved class path variables, JRE_LIB, JRE_SRC, and JRE_SRCROOT cannot be edited in this page. To change them, change the default workbench JRE on the Installed JREs page (Window > Preferences > Java > Installed JREs).

3.

To add a new classpath variable, click the Add button.

To edit an existing classpath variable, select the variable in the Defined Classpath Variables list and click the Edit button.

4.

In the Edit Variable Entry dialog, enter the following information:

  • Name : Type a name for the variable.
  • Path : Type a path to be referenced by the variable. You can also click the File or Folder buttons to browse the file system.

5.

Click OK when you are done. The new or modified variable appears in the classpath variables list on the preferences page.