Eclipse folder Referenced Libraries disappears

Question

In Java projects in Eclipse version 3.4.1 sometimes the folder "Referenced Libraries" disappears from the "Project Explorer" view. All third party jars are shown directly in the root of the project folder. The project compiles and runs fine. It seems to be a GUI problem.

How can I get this folder back?

Answer 1

First, bring up the "Package Explorer" view (instead of the "Project Explorer" view).

Then, if the referenced .jar files still are visible in the root of the project, click on the little "down arrow" icon in the top-right corner of the Package Explorer view. In the context menu that appears, one of the items on the menu is "Show 'Referenced Libraries' Node." Click on that menu item.