I noticed that after installing cdt, Eclipse always loads the default workspace. The workspace listed in the config.ini in osgi.instance.area.default. Eclipse does not ask which workspace to open regardless if Prompt for workspace on startup is set or not.
How do I force Eclipse to ask which workspace to load on startup?
It works for me if I tick the box Prompt for workspace on startup, which you can find in
Window → Preferences → General → Startup and Shutdown → Workspaces.
I had the same problem with indigo on linux 3.0 X86_64:
After runnning eclipse -clean everything went back to normal.
Thanks to some comment on the eclipse issue:
https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=134412
Inside the configuration/.settings folder of your Eclipse installation, there is a file called org.eclipse.ui.ide.prefs. Open this file in a text editor and change the property SHOW_WORKSPACE_SELECTION_DIALOG from false to true.
Tested with Eclipse 3.7 on Windows.
Using Eclipse Indigo this is how I did it:
Window → Preferences → Startup and Shutdown → Workspaces
Check the box at the top of the window that says "Prompt for workspace on startup"
The “Prompt for workspace at startup” checkbox did not working.
You can setting default workspace, Look for the folder named “configuration” in the Eclipse installation directory, and open up the “config.ini” file.
You’ll edit the "osgi.instance.area.default" to supply your desired default workspace.
Version: Eclipse CIndigo Service Release 2
File > Switch Workspace > Other...
In the textbox, write the path in the Workspace or Browse
It automatically sets the default Workspace during exit.
I followed the thread and tired all things but didn't work. Finally I saw that my eclipse shortcut target is like below
C:\Eclipse_3.6\eclipse\eclipse.exe -clean -data "C:\workplace" ...
I simply removed -data option and it worked. Now I got popup to choose workspace at startup.
cheers.
I had the same issue (in Eclipse Juno), but I just wanted to change the default workspace to the one I'm using
There's a setting in ECLIPSE_DIRECTORY/configuration/config.ini that is causing a specific workspace to be loaded without prompting for a workspace. If you just want to change the default workspace, you can just modify the value or add it if it doesn't exist:
osgi.instance.area.default=#user.home/some_workspace
or
osgi.instance.area.default=/some/absolute/path/some_workspace
Starting eclipse with eclipse -clean did wonders for me.
I can confirm that I am having the same issue. I am also using Eclipse classic with CDT. The funny thing is that it only started happening earlier this evening. Before then, I was always prompted for the workspace. Checking Prompt for workspace on startup has no effect. I am not launching eclipse using a startup script, so the -data flag is not set on launch. I have removed the line osgi.instance.area.default from the configuration/config.ini file, but that had no effect.
A few strange quirks that are incidental to this problem: If I delete the workspace workspace it creates it again upon launch. However, when I switch to one of my "real" workspaces I notice that the workspace workspace is not listed as an option to be switched to.
As would be expected, reinstalling Eclipse resolves the issue. But it would be nicer to find a way to fix the problem without resorting to that.
Under Aptana 3.2.2, in \configuration\.settings\org.eclipse.ui.ide.prefs, edit:
RECENT_WORKSPACES=I\:\\PDT\\workspace
It will check the recent workspace, so just set it to what you want. I do it for running off an external drive.
Editing the config.ini file with
osgi.instance.area.default=\D:\\Projects\\Eclipse Workspace\\
worked for me.
Sometimes you need to pay attention to howw Eclipse is launched. I ever pinned Eclipse by rigk-click on the excutable and pinning it to taskbar. In this way, the Eclipse is launched to use settings under c:\User\public\public Documents\eclipse" which is not very desirable.
However, if you pin it by creating a short-cut, then it will launch to use settings in the folder of Eclipse installation. Then everything makes much more sense.
I'd recommend you to create a shortcut to eclipse.exe with the -data command line option. This way you can create a separate shortcut to each workspace you use, and avoid unnecessary dialogs and mouse clicks.
Windows: Just create an Eclipse shortcut on your desktop, then right-click to open Properties and under Shortcut set something like this as Target: C:\eclipse\eclipse.exe -data C:\Path\to\your\workspace1. This will launch Eclipse and automatically open workspace1.
Repeat the steps for all the workspaces you use often.
I resolved the problem by adding the -showLocation flag to eclipse.ini.
I first tried the -clean option, but that didn't solve the problem. Then I added the -data option with the correct path to the workspace, which worked.
If your Eclipse is auto-closing at startup you can
Open the properties of your shortcut and add -clean at the end of the path,
Or, in a command prompt, run C:\PATH_TO_YOUR_ECLIPSE\eclipse -clean like mentioned in the comments and other answers
I had the same problem on my Eclipse, and calling eclipse -clean did not solve the problem.
In the end I figured out that within the installation folder of Eclipse there is a script called eclipse. This script does some setting of environment variables and then calls eclipse.bin. The call for eclipse.bin contained the this command-line switch:
-data ~/.eclipse
When I removed that switch from start-up script, I got the workspace selection as expected.
Go to Window → Preferences → General → Startup and Shutdown → Workspaces (or Eclipse → Preferences → ... on macOS)
Check the checkbox Prompt for workspace on startup
Then at startup Eclipse will ask for workspace selection.
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I'm not even sure where to look for this issue. What happens, is that when I open Eclipse, it opens a blank workspace. Which, I then have to switch to my current one. This happens every time I open Eclipse now. Any idea where I should look to fix this?
(Eclipse Juno)
Have a look at the
eclipse.ini in your eclipse installation directory
shortcut you use to launch eclipse (if there is one).
If any of them contain a -data somePath argument, then eclipse will always open that path as workspace.
Go in Eclipse to Window->Preferences->General->Startup and Shutdown->Workspaces and activate the checkbox "prompt for workspace on startup" and restart your eclipse.
Now you can select on the eclipse start your favorite workspace and optional you can say "Use this as a default and do not ask again".
Just run this command eclipse.exe -data C:\Development\Eclipse\Workspace
FYI this happens due to install of some plugins.
I have this weird issue where the following happens:
fresh eclipse juno install (with all updates applied)
works fine for a while asking which workspace I want to open with a dialog on startup
after a few days it stops prompting me for workspace, opens blank made up workspace instead in /Users/myself/Documents
If I check "preferences -> workspace -> startup and shutdown" everything seems fine, the only workspace in the list is the one I created and the checkbox that says "don't prompt for workspace" is not checked.
This happened a few times already on fresh eclipse installations and fresh hard drives (same machine but I replaced the hard drive, re-installed OS and everything for other reasons and now it happened again).
I am on:
OSX 10.7.5
Eclipse Juno (Service release 2)
Any help appreciated!
I have exactly the same problem on OSX, for no reason, one fine day, Eclipse will start-up with a new blank workspace!
And to all the stupid answers and responders out there: YES I know how to set and select a default workspace! And NO creating a new workspace, re-importing lots of projects and loosing all my 30+ database connections under my Toad Extension, is not an option.
What I found is that
For some reason Eclipse creates a directory /Users/user_name/Documents/workspace which is the blank workspace it starts-up with (incorrectly)
My usual workspace is under /Users/user_name/Documents/Development/eclipse
The solution is (this is on Mac OSX, don't know if it is the same on Windows):
Goto your Eclipse directory where you run Eclipse from (mine is /Applications/eclipse)
In {eclipse_dir}/configuration open the file config.ini
Find the line osgi.instance.area.default=#user.home/... and confirm that it is pointing to the bogus workspace directory.
Modify the path of this entry to point to the correct workspace
Save the config.ini file.
Try starting Eclipse and it should open your workspace now.
If your Eclipse get stuck loading plugins now, goto your workspace directory and look for the .metadata directory (its hidden). Inside the .metadata directory, remove the .mylyn directory and restart Eclipse.
Once Eclipse started with the correct workspace loaded, do a proper Eclipse shutdown to ensure your workspace is closed and saved properly.
This worked for Eclipse Juno.
Hope this helps!
Just running this command helped me
eclipse.exe -data C:\Development\Eclipse\Workspace
FYI this happens due to install of some plugins.
This same problem happened to me on Windows on two separate Eclipse installations, without installing any plugin.
I was able to get my working Workspace by clicking on File > Switch Workspace, but closing and opening Eclipse again would reset it to a default Workspace.
What apparently solved this was to force Eclipse to save Workspace settings by ticking the Prompt for workspace on startup setting in General > Startup and Shutdown > Workspaces, which I had turned off.
The next time Eclipse opened, it asked me for the Workspace, and it had my correct one first in the list. I asked not to be prompted again for it and now it opens the right workspace when I launch Eclipse once again.
I solved this problem as per JJ-za's answer, except steps 2 and 3:
In {eclipse_dir}/configuration/.settings open the file org.eclipse.ui.ide.prefs (when Eclipse is not running)
Find the line RECENT_WORKSPACES= and confirm that the workspace is pointing to the correct workspace directory and that multiple workspaces are separated by \n
Can anyone help me with this error:
java was started but returned exit code = -805306369
C:\Windows\System32\javaw.exe
-jar C:\Program Files\Java\eclipse-jee-helios-SR2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\plugins\org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.11.1.R36x_v20101122_1400.jar
Just had this issue, for me it was a corrupted workspace osgi cache. The solution was to run eclipse with the -clean parameter as
eclipse.exe -clean
After some time, eclipse required to clean up, the workspace selection dialog popped up and I could start eclipse normally again.
The -clean parameter is documented in the eclipse help
My problem was a corrupted workspace the solution was from Rob's link:
http://spacetech.dk/eclipse-failed-java-was-started-but-returned-exit-code-805306369.html
I started getting the same error "exit code = -805306369" just out of no where.
Eventually I looked at the Eclipse logs at the <workspace_directory>/.metadata/.log and realized that my Source Control plugin (Perforce in my case) was unable to connect and the eclipse was stuck.
This was because my eclipse was piggy back(depending) on the client connection that I have with my Perforce windows client and my Perforce client was not connected to the server. I connected my Perforce client and the eclipse started working normal.
this happens when mostly workspace is corrupted..... cooler solution is just to switch the workspace to safer location(new location).... and just import the project from previous workspace... princess can still be saved....
For me , Just change your Workspace to another one
I got this error, when workspace already setted up. Since the java virtual machine cannot be created. try command: java -version
Error: Could not create the Java Virtual Machine.
Error: A fatal exception has occurred. Program will exit.
I restarted my machine, and it solved my problem.
One of the class file in my project was corrupted. The name of a class file was too long and I was not able to delete or rename it, so I rename the folder containing it and then I was able to delete the project and that solved my problem.
Now i know that my workspace was corrupted, it solved my problem.
Go to your workspace and rename it.
Start your eclipse and by default it will create a workspace.
Go to File -> Switch Workspace, choose your original workspace.
I wasn't able to disable "Automatically find new updates and notify me." The option was not there on the Install/Updates page. Perhaps eclipse workbench has changed since that answer was written.
However, running eclipse with the -clean option in my old workspace did the trick for me. The way to do that in windows is to first find the directory where eclipse.exe lives. You can go to the start menu and in the "search menus and files" bar, type eclipse. You should see the purple globe icon pop up under "Programs." Hover your mouse over it and it will tell you the directory it exists in.
Then... open "computer" or some other window from the start menu and from there navigate to the window where eclipse is. Click your mouse in the bar at the top where the directory is displayed (somewhere not on the text). That directory will highlight. Now type cmd. A black command window will open and you will be in the directory where eclipse is. At the command prompt (drum roll) type eclipse.exe -clean
eclipse will start. Make sure it is asking to go to your corrupted workspace and click OK.
Wait for it and soon you will know if your workspace has been uncorrupted. Yay!
“java was started but returned exit code = -805306369” caused by Eclipse´s currupted workspace, I solved my problem with this 4 steps:
1) claose the eclipse.
2) Kill the adb from task manager.
3) Start your eclipse and by default it will create a workspace or start with new workspace.
4) Go to File -> Switch Workspace, choose your original workspace.
In my case, it is a work laptop, so pretty secure SOE
64 bit Win 7.
Unzipped Eclipse MARS onto a folder on "C" drive
Install failed consistently with Java error code -805306369
Created a separate folder on 'C' drive for workspace, granted
everyone full-control and that fixed it!!
I got same issue when opening files using shortcut - Ctrl+Shift+R.
I got it resolved by disabling "Automatic Updates".
Steps to disable automatic update in eclipse (helios): Windows >> Preference >> Install/Update >> Automatic Updates. Disable "Automatically find new updates and notify me".
How I managed to get mine working. I used a combination of the solutions above. It works for me.
Step 1: Change your workspace to some other names e.g. change it from workspace to workspace1.
Step 2: Access your eclipse and stop automatic updates (provided that you could access after changing your workspace)
Step 3: Exit your eclipse with workspace1
Step 4: Start your eclipse with former workspace by entering eclipse.exe -clean (if you are using others then use e.g. MuleStudio.exe -clean)
In conclusion, using a combination of solutions such as changing workspace, stop automatic updates and -clean work for me. Try it yourself.
I have a problem with Eclipse. I use Eclipse on Linux to code J2ME program. I choose workspace different from default workspace, and I set eclipse show dialog to choose workspace every start. I create a J2ME project and run it, then close it when done. But when I re-start Eclipse, Eclipse don't show workspace diaglog ! It choose default workspace: /home/username/workspace ! I try re-start, re-install a lot, but it still not work right way. Somebody can help me ? Thanks !
You should be able to choose this in Windows > Preferences > General > Startup and Shutdown > Workspaces, and check "Prompt for workspace on startup"
EDIT : off course, if this does not work as expected, it's a bug, you can submit it...
Please take a look at Eclipse startup error. While Tristan has provided the best answer, you might also want to try this from the command line, from your Eclipse directory:
eclipse.exe -clean -showlocation -data "C:\<my workspace location>"
This will give you a clean start, will show the location of your workspace in the title bar, and will start from the workspace you specify.
Where can I change the default workspace in Eclipse?
If you mean "change workspace" go to File -> Switch Workspace
I took this question to mean how can you change the Default workspace so that when Eclipse boots up the workspace you want is automatically loaded:
Go under preferences then type "workspace" in the search box provided to filter the list. Alternatively you can go to General>Startup and Shutdown>Workspaces.
There you can set a flag to make Eclipse prompt you to select a workspace at startup by checking the "Prompt for workspace at startup" checkbox.
You can set the number of previous workspaces to remember also. Finally there is a list of recent workspaces. If you just remove all but the one you want Eclipse will automatically startup with that workspace.
Go to eclipse\configuration\
Open the file "config.ini"
Modify the line
osgi.instance.area.default="F:/Workspace/Java"
where "F:/Workspace/Java" should be your default workspace!
If you are talking about changing the working directory for a java program that you launch from within eclipse, then there's a space for that in the run configuration.
If you go to Run menu and select "Run Configurations..." then select your run configuration, then on the "Arguments" tab for a Java Application there is a place for you to edit the "Working directory". This alters the current directory that will be used for launching the java program.
See related question Default eclipse working directory if this is what you are meaning.
Whatever Frank has suggested to change in config.ini is correct. In case, if that didn't help, you need to remove path from recent workspace as below.
Go to eclipse\configuration\org.eclipse.ui.ide.prefs\
Open the file "org.eclipse.ui.ide.prefs"
Remove the first path in RECENT_WORKSPACES.
MAX_RECENT_WORKSPACES=5
RECENT_WORKSPACES=/Users/wrokspace1\n/Users/wrokspace2\n/Users/wrokspace3\n/Users/wrokspace4
RECENT_WORKSPACES_PROTOCOL=3
SHOW_WORKSPACE_SELECTION_DIALOG=false
eclipse.preferences.version=1
File > Switch workspace > add the workspace you like > Eclipse will restart using the workspace you wanted.
If you mean to change the directory in which the program execution will occur, go to "Run configurations" in the Run tab.
Then select your project and go to the "Arguments" tab, you can change the directory there. By default it is the root directory of your project.
Open a command prompt.
Change to the eclipse home directory and type "eclipse -clean"
e.g.
C:/eclipse>eclipse -clean
This will ask for the workspace selection. It will also force to set it as the default workspace.
Then, go to eclipsehome-->configuration-->settings folder.
open org.eclipse.ui.de.prefs in a notepad.
set this property to true from false.
SHOW_WORKSPACE_SELECTION_DIALOG=true
You will be asked for a workspace selection everytime.
If you want to change recent workspace manually in a configurationfile
org.eclipse.ui.ide.prefs exists in
eclipse > configuration > .settings > org.eclipse.ui.ide.prefs
open this file in an editor find RECENT_WORKSPACES in line #2 and in this line you can see recent workspaces and can change or even remove them.
In Eclipse, go to File -> Switch Workspace, choose or create a new workspace.
This is the only answer you got first when you search for default workspace, but any solution is not solved my problem, So I follow this step for a default workspace:
First copy shortcut icon for your eclipse.
Right click and go to properties,
add your workspace path with -data attribute,
In Target:
D:\eclipse_path\eclipse.exe -clean -data D:\workspace_path\workspace
For using the same shortcuts and preference into this workspace,
Export general --> preference from your working eclipse, it will generate one .epf file.
So, just import .epf file into your new workspace, and you are done.
If you want to create a new workspace - simply enter a new path in the textfield at the "select workspace" dialog. Eclipse will create a new workspace at that location and switch to it.
On Ubuntu I went to
~/.eclipse/org.eclipse.platform_4.3.0_1473617060_linux_gtk_x86_64/configuration/config.ini
and added this line at the bottom
osgi.instance.area.default=#user.home/workspace
and changed workspace to the dir path from my home to where I put my workspace.
I combined #Frank answer with #Ronan Quillevere's comment
My kepler eclipse went into not responding at boot (shortly after installing GAE support) which I traced to a corrupt workspace. I fixed this by closing kepler, renaming the workspace directory (in use) so kepler starts normally without a workspace, then used file >> switch workspace to generate new workspace. Then started populating that with my old projects that I still needed.
You can check the option that shows up when you start eclipse. Please see the figure below