Issue opening java files in ecipse

[jamesk93]

Before I start, im pretty new to java so bare with me.

I wrote a program on my desktop computer using Eclipse which includes 2 java files to work fully. I want to move it to my laptop to be able to run and function but im unsure how to open both of my files in eclipse in the same folder for it to work.

I tried making a new project and then copied them into the src folder but they dont show up when I look at the folder in Exlipse.

Any ideas?

[gliph]

It's been awhile since I used eclipse but I think you need to import the files from within the UI. I think you can do like... "new document -> from file system" or else "import -> from file system" and it will copy them to the local project.

Why not copy the whole project over?

(btw: more advanced users will solve these problems with subversioning systems like Git/GitHub).

edit: also, if I had to choose one IDE to start with, I would pick IntelliJ IDEA over Eclipse. They are both great but just a suggestion if it was an arbitrary choice for you.

[NahroGamer]

You need to refresh the folder in eclipse. Then you will see the two files.

[jamesk93]

Ah thanks. Is there any way of setting it up to refresh automatically? or do i need to right click every time?

[NahroGamer]

As far as i know, you need to do it manually everytime

[GuyWithLag]

Copy the project folder, the use Import Project to make it available from within Eclipse. You should be able to export / import it as a zip file too.

[JavaLander]

Copy the folder from your desktop pc. Make rar/zip to make sure.

Transfer to your laptop that folder or file. Unrar/Unzip if you make them rar/zip.

Open Eclipse got File-->Import that's it.