Launching a Java program
The simplest way to launch a Java program is to run it using a Java Application launch configuration. This launch configuration type uses information derived from the workbench preferences and your program's Java project to launch the program.
- In the Package Explorer, select the Java compilation unit or class file you want to launch.
- From the pop-up menu, select Run > Java Application. Alternatively, select Run > Run As > Java Application in the workbench menu bar, or Select Run As > Java Application in the drop-down menu on the Run tool bar button.
- Your program is now launched, and text output is shown in the Console.
You can also launch a Java program by selecting a project instead of the compilation unit or class file. You will be prompted to select a class from those classes that define a main method. (If only one class with a main method is found in the project, that class is launched as if you selected it.)
Java views
Java editor
Debugger
Connecting to a remote VM with the Java Remote Application launcher
Re-launching a program
Running and debugging
Setting execution arguments
Stepping through the execution of a program
