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Question About Classpath and Packages

 
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Hi -

I have a directory on my HD where I'd like to keep all of my self-created reuslable classes for import into other projects. The directory is: C:\JavaCode\ReusableClasses.

I tried putting C:\JavaCode\ReusableClasses in my classpath. I did this in Windows by selecting My Computer > Properties > Advanced > Environment Varables > Classpath.

However, every time I attempt to import a class from that directory into a new project, Eclipse complains that It can't resolve it. Eclipse then suggests to include the "ReusableClasses" project in the build of my current project. This works, but I'd like to simply be able to import my custom classes without this extra step. What am I doing wrong?

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Environment Varables > Classpath


This environement variable is case sensitive. It is CLASSPATH, not Classpath.

Eclipse complains that It can't resolve it.


I don't think that Eclipse uses the Windows CLASSPATH variable. Right-click your project, click "Properties". Go to "Java Build Path/Libraries", click "Add external class folder". Select "C:\JavaCode\ReusableClasses" and click ok.

(If you really want them to be reusable, I think it would be better to package them in a JAR file)
 
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Thanks for the reply. I followed your instructions, and all seems fine except for this compuiler warning:

The following classpath entry 'C:\JavaCode\ReusableClasses' will not be available on the server's classpath

What are the implications of this?
 
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What are the implications of this?


I think that putting classes in a local directory like this does not make them reusable. Especially if you are making a web application. You'd better make a jar file, and import the jar file in your project.
 
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I hate to sould like a TOTAL greenhorn, but how do I make a jar file? Can I do this using Eclipse, or do I need another utility?
 
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Russ Russell wrote:Can I do this using Eclipse



Yes. right click on the folder which has the reusable classes and Export----> jar
 
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Thank you very much. So I just export this to a directory on my hard drive and then I can import the Jar via Project > Properties > Java Build Path/Libraries > Add external JARs?

Then, later, can I add classes to this JAR the same way?

Thanks again for all your help.

 
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