eclipse: auto build after save

Question

Hi,

I have an ant script that creates runnable jar and I want it to run each time I make changes in my code and save them. I guess I need some "auto build after save" option in eclipse. Is there such a thing?

Thanks, Dave

Answer 1

You could declare your script as a builder, and make it run "during auto build".

See the properties of your project: you can add an external program (above) or an an script (below).

If you can export your script as an ant script, like the OP did in his answer, it becomes quite easy:

1. Export as an ant script: right-click the project -> export -> runaable jar file, tick "save as ANT script" and finish.
2. Add the ant script as a builder: right-click the project -> properties -> Builders -> new (Ant).
   Paste the path for the ant file, go to "targets" tab and click the "set targets" button next to "auto build".
   Finally, click OK, OK, OK.

Answer 2

Use an ANT file which will be triggered everytime you save a file: Using Ant to Auto-Build in Eclipse

Answer 3

Actually, the best solution I found was: right-click the project -> export -> runaable jar file, tick "save as ANT script" and finish. Now right-click the project -> properties -> Builders -> new -> paste the path for the ANT file, go to "targets" tab and click the "set targets" button next to "auto build", OK, OK, OK.