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Installing Java 13 and Eclipse (2019_12_R) (PCs)

For PCs

  1. Install Java 13 (OpenJDK 13)

    1. Access the site https://adoptopenjdk.net/releases.html.
    2. Under Choose a Version select "OpenJDK 13".
    3. Under Choose a JVM select "HotSpot".
    4. Next to Operating System select "Windows".
    5. Next to Architecture select "x64".
    6. Click on the link/blue button labeled ".msi", next to "JDK - 187 MB". After selecting the link, an installer file will be downloaded.
    7. Double-click on the previously downloaded file and follow the installation instructions.

  2. Install Eclipse (2019_12_R)

    1. You can install the Eclipse version we will use by visiting the web site Eclipse-2019-12R.
    2. You can use the installer option your will find at the top left of the above web site, however, we have not tested it in different systems. The steps below are the steps we have used for several semesters.
    3. Underneath the left blue box with Eclipse installer options, you will see the heading "Eclipse IDE 2019-12 R Packages". Under that heading you will see several Eclipse options. Find the option "Eclipse IDE for Java Developers" and select "Windows 64-bit".
    4. It is recommended you unzip files using 7-zip.

    5. Once you have unzipped the file, you will find a folder named eclipse; move that folder to your desktop. The big blue dot inside the eclipse folder represents the Eclipse application. We recommend that you create a shortcut on the desktop in order to simplify the launching of Eclipse.

    6. Possible reasons why Eclipse is not working:
      • There is a conflict between Java versions; you may want to remove old Java versions.
      • If you already have an Eclipse workspace that relied on a different Java / Eclipse version, you may experience problems; just create a new workspace.
    7. An alternative for Eclipse installation is the provided installer (orange button titled "Download 64 bit" in in the above web page).

  3. Add Required Plugins

    You need to add to Eclipse the CS Course Management and CVS Plugins. These plugins allow you to submit projects.

  4. Miscellaneous

    You may want to check the Miscellaneous section at this point.
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