Set resource filters globally in Eclipse

Question

I\'ve started using git externally from Eclipse and have been running into issues with the auto-build functionality trying to compile the hidden .git folders. This question sho

Answer 1

There is currently no such possibility.

When you create a Resource Filter it modifies the .project file of your project folder inside the workspace, however I do not recommend creating those filters manually, since they have an ID generated by Eclipse and the chance that you have problems is greater. It is preferable to put the properties individually in each project than to do this directly in the configuration files.

As @brandizzi said in the question comment, there is an open bug a few years ago but eclipse did not prioritize this in the development of the new versions, dealing with an improvement with low priority, however in my opinion would be another great feature to facilitate the settings of the development environment.

As the tool is very good and free we can not criticize much, but it's the tip for Eclipse.org:

There are many developers wanting this functionality.

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Reference:

• Eclipse Workbench User Guide > Concepts > Workbench > Resource filters