Eclipse shortcut to run a class

Question

I have an Eclipse project where I often launch the same java class. I have added my run configuration to the favorites menu, but to launch it I still need to click on the run-drop-down menu and click the icon - is there any way to associate a shortcut to this? When I searched for it I got lost in all the plugins & other things which seemed to be not so simple.

edit: Let me clarify, I want something I can type the moment I start eclipse, regardless of what page I'm viewing, so no "run last" or "run current"; I want F12 to link to "launch foo.bar.MainClass".

Answer 1

You can configure your launch behaviour so Ctrl-F11 will launch the last launched application again, regardless of your current editor selection.

Look at "Run/Debug" - "Launching" within the eclipse preferences.

Answer 2

• Open the workspace preferences by the menu: Window -> Preferences
• Select from the tree: Run/Debug -> Launching
• Now the 'Launching' preferences are seen.
• At the bottom there is 'Launch Operation'
• Use the option 'Always launch the previously launched application'

Answer 3

alt+shift+x+J Rocks

Answer 4

You should put in a feature request in the eclipse bug tracker (or vote up an existing equivalent feature request) or code it yourself.

Answer 5

You find a list of Eclipse shortcuts here: http://www.vogella.de/articles/EclipseShortcuts/article.html