User guide

Chapter 2. The Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
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Figure 2.1, “Eclipse User Interface (default)” displays the default workbench for C/C++ projects. To
switch between available perspectives in a workbench, press Ctrl+F8. For some hints on perspective
customization, refer to Section 2.2, “Useful Hints”. The figures that follow describe each basic element
visible in the default C/C++ perspective.
Figure 2.2. Eclipse Editor
The Editor is used to write and edit source files. Eclipse can autodetect and load an appropriate
language editor (e.g. C Editor for files ending in .c) for most types of source files. To configure the
settings for the Editor, navigate to Window > Preferences > language (e.g. Java, C++) >
Code Style.
Figure 2.3. Project Explorer
The Project Explorer View provides a hierarchial view of all project resources (binaries, source files,
etc.). You can open, delete, or otherwise edit any files from this view.