I manually copy needed jar files into my project lib folder. Then, I try to add them to build path via “configure build path option”. If i choose “add jar”, then the lib folder does not show up in the “to choose from” list. So, I am forced to use “add external jars” option instead. But, that option does not make the jars a part of the project even though they lie in the lib folder. After I restart eclipse 2-3 times, the jars are magically integrated into my project.
Why is eclipse behaving this way ? Why can’t I do this easily ?
Please help me.
The way I was taught to add external jars to an eclipse project is to drag the jar file from explorer into the lib folder in eclipse and then on the dialogue eclipse responds with is choose the copy to option and eclipse imports the jar file and copies it to the lib location at the same time.