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George
George

Reputation: 3943

How to install SWT for eclipse Kepler

I recently downloaded eclipse Kepler to learn to use SWT, I also downloaded the SWT zip folder. The instructions on eclipse web site states that I should import the zip folder to Existing Projects into Workspace. I have done this, but no project shows on the Projects form field, I have been googling since morning to get info on how to install SWT on Eclipse Kepler but I have not found any help.

Please I need help on this, as I am faced with a project that needs rich look and feel. All replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 7546

Answers (1)

George
George

Reputation: 3943

I got it, Ignorance was the case, cos I have never done any SWT before. so this reply is for all those who are as Ignorant as I was. The jar file representing the SWT library is found in the plugin folder, of the eclipse installation, to add the jar file to a project you would have to follow these steps:

Right Click on the project Name
Select Properties
Choose the Java Build Path from the dialog that appears
select Libraries > click on the Add External JARs...
Select the SWT jar file from the plugins folder in the eclipse folder represented by org.eclipse.swt.windowing_system>_.jar
and click on OK to exit the dialog`,

then you are ready to play

Upvotes: 4

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