Setting Up Eclipse

What is Eclipse? Eclipse is a free, downloadable software that allows us to create, compile, and run JAVA programs.

What is JDK or JRE? Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) are software bundles used to run and develop Java programs We will be using the most up-to-date JRE (version 8) to run our Eclipse applications we develop.

Select Run

Set your workspace

Select the Windows Tab Select Preferences Go to Java > Installed JREs Select Add…

Select Next Select Directory…

Use the arrows to click through these folders. Computer / Local Disc (C: ) / ProgramFilesx86 / Java Select the folder titled jre and select OK

You MUST change the JRE name so it does not conflict with the already installed JRE. Add ‘x86’ to the end of the current title. Select Finish

Check the box next to your newly created JRE extension. Select OK Your JRE set up is complete!