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Java

You probably already have Java installed. If not, you can download it from:
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

You may also wish to download the full JDK (for documentation, etc.); you can get this from:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

Be aware that these downloads are not on the UQ network, and if you are using your student internet access, these downloads will be charged.

Eclipse

Eclipse is freely available from eclipse.org. While a newer version is available, the recommended version of Eclipse is the 3.6.2 release.

Eclipse is available on the AARNet mirror, which is inside the UQ network and should not count towards your student download quota. You will need to download the appropriate version for your operating system. All versions are available from here; some of the more likely options are:

• Linux/GTK+ 32 bit and 64 bit
• Mac OS X Cocoa 32 bit and 64 bit
• Windows 32 bit and 64 bit

Eclipse should be installed on the ITEE lab computers.

Using Eclipse

1. How do I import the supplied project archives into Eclipse?

   In the "File::import" dialog use the "Existing Projects into Workspace" option. Hint, type "Existing" into the filter field.

   Note that the next dialog will hide any projects that already exist in the workspace.

   

2. When I import the supplied archives Eclipse complains about build path errors.

   You will need to remove then readd the references to the JRE System Library and JUnit on the build path.

   1. Select the project in the Package Explorer.
   2. Right click the project, then mouseover "BuildPath", then click "Configure Build Path" - this will cause a dialog to appear and the "Java Build Path" item should be selected.
   3. Select the "Libraries" tab.
   4. Select the "JRE System Library" from the "JARs and class folders on the build path" list.
   5. Click remove.
   6. Select the "JUnit 4" from the "JARs and class folders on the build path" list.
   7. Click remove.
   8. Click "Add Library".
   9. Select the "JRE System Library" option, then click next, then finish.
   10. Click "Add Library".
   11. Select the "Junit" option, then click next, then finish.
   12. Finally click "OK" to close the dialog.