Eclipse 3.5 and Java 7

Question

Is there a way to increase the compatibility level of the Java compiler with Eclipse 3.5 to 1.7. (i.e.) by adding a plugin / add-in. Since by default this will not support JDK 1.7 compliance.

We have a limitation in updating Eclipse, as it is an RCP application.

Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Answer 1

In conclusion, there is no way to enable Java 7 Compliance in Eclipse 3.5. Have to go to 3.7 at least. Thanks so much for your answers.

Answer 2

The old version of eclipse does not support java 7. You will need to download at least version eclipse-3.8M1.

Answer 3

Windows → Settings → Java → Installed JRE → Add → Standard Virtual Machine → Then select JDK 7 and set it to default.

Answer 4

PLease check the image to change the setting, make it the default in the compiler settings.