How can I find out the value of an Eclipse path variable or a string variable (`$ {some_var}`)?

Question

In Eclipse, you can use the so-called " path variables " and the so-called " string variables " in some places. For example, in the "startup configuration", the base directory may be set to ${project_loc:/${project_name}} instead of providing a static value.

How to find out the value of such a variable (or the value of an expression consisting of, possibly, several variables)?

Answer 1

Open the project’s Properties dialog box. In the left menu, expand "Resource" and click "Associated Resource". This should immediately show certain "Path Variables" in the large right pane, including $ project_loc $. Please note that you can also add new variables to your project.