Eclipse question

Hi,

I have Eclipse Juno installed on Debian squeeze base with java 1.7.

Whenever I run a console program which requires an input, the cursor stays in the CODE window and I have to click in the console window to enter input

Is is normal for console for Eclipse or is it is some issue with my settings, which are still default

thanks

It would be rather rude for Eclipse to go jerking the focus away from the user.

1. Not all java apps even want console input. Most of mine don't.

2. Eclipse can be running multiple apps (with or without debugging) simultaneously, each with its own console. Would you really want them to start fighting over who steals the focus?

3. You can be working on editing a completely unrelated program while an app(s) is running, especially if it's a long-running app. If you were typing Java code and suddenly it went into an app's input prompt right before you hit ENTER, you probably wouldn't appreciate it.

Thanks for your reply

I was not complaining against it, was just wondering if it was normal.

Thanks for your time

No problem. Some IDEs are more single-minded, so they can do what you were asking without problems. Eclipse is designed to do many things at once, so it can't take such liberties.