How to Import an Existing Project Into Eclipse

Eclipse enables you to import your projects to different computers.

Eclipse enables you to import projects from other computers into your local workspace. Developers occasionally need to either port their projects to different machines or work on projects that are not developed locally on their machines. This can be accomplished using the "Import" feature of Eclipse. There are a number of different ways to achieve this task depending on the programming language of the project you intend to import. However, importing the project as an existing Eclipse project happens independently of the source language.

Instructions

1. Select "File" from the menu bar and select "Import" from the drop-down menu. The Import selection screen will appear.

2. Click on the "General" file icon under "Select an Import Source" to expand the choices.

3. Select "Existing Projects into Workspace" from the expanded list and click "Next." The "Import Projects" screen will appear.

4. Leave the "Select Root Directory" option selected and click "Browse." Locate the project you wish to import and select "OK."

5. Select "Finish." Your imported project will appear in the "Project Explorer" in Eclipse.

Tips & Warnings

• This method will only allow you to import projects built in Eclipse.

References

• Eclipse: Eclipse Resources
• Eclipse: Eclipse Documentation -- Current Release