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Create the project
- In Eclipse, open File > New > Project….
- Select Java Project in the wizard and proceed to the Java Project wizard. Eclipse describes this wizard as the tool for creating a Java project in the workbench (Eclipse Foundation: New Java Project Wizard).
- Enter a project name. By default, Eclipse creates the project in the current workspace. You can choose another location, or point the wizard at an existing Java project location; take care to select the intended folder.
- Choose the JRE configuration and project layout, as described below.
- Select Finish to create the project immediately. Select Next first if you want to configure its build path before finishing. The wizard’s first page can finish without opening that optional page.
For the official walkthrough of the basic process, see Creating Your First Java Project.
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Choose the JRE configuration
The wizard lets you use the workspace default JRE, select a JRE specifically for the project, or choose an execution environment. Pick a runtime compatible with the Java version your code needs.
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| Choice | What it means | When it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Workspace default JRE | Uses the JRE configured as the default for the workspace. | Use it when the workspace default is suitable for this project. |
| Project-specific JRE | Explicitly selects a JRE for this project. | Use it when this project needs a different installed runtime from the workspace default. |
| Execution environment | Specifies a Java environment rather than a developer-specific filesystem path; Eclipse maps the environment to an installed JRE. | Useful for shared projects, where relying on one developer’s local JRE path can make the build path less portable. |
If the runtime you need is not available in the wizard, open Eclipse preferences and go to Java > Installed JREs to manage JRE definitions. See the Installed JREs Preferences documentation. An execution environment still needs to be mapped to an installed JRE.
Choose the project folder layout
Eclipse’s default layout separates source files from compiled class files. The documented build-path preference uses src for source files and bin for output. Keeping the two apart makes it easier to distinguish the Java code you edit from generated files.
The alternative uses the project folder as both the source and output location. Choose it if you specifically want a single-root layout; otherwise, the separate-folder default keeps source and generated output organized.
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When should you configure the build path first?
For a straightforward new project, selecting Finish on the first wizard page is enough. If you need to adjust the project’s build path as part of setup, select Next to open the build-path page, make the required changes, and then finish creating the project. Eclipse documents the build-path controls in its Java Project wizard help.
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