CSC 201 - Eclipse Tips

Import a zipped project into Eclipse

To do this:
  1. Download the zip file from the link and save it somewhere on either your local or net drive.
  2. Once you have your Eclipse workbench open, select File -> Import.
  3. In the pop-up window, select to import a General -> Existing Projects into Workspace and press Next.
  4. Choose "Select Archive File" (i.e. from a zip file) and choose Browse and find the zip file you downloaded.
  5. Finally, push Finish.
Once this is done, the project shows up in the project explorer.
Export your project to a zip file

To do this:
  1. Right-click on your project in the Project Explorer and choose Export.
  2. Choose General->Archive File. Click Next.
  3. In the "To archive file:" field, use the Browse button to find a location to save your zip file and to give it a name.
  4. Choose "Select Archive File" (i.e. from a zip file) and choose Browse and find the zip file you downloaded.
  5. Finally, push Finish. The zip file is where you told it to save.
You can later follow the directions above to re-import your project and pick up where you left off.