Eclipse: Syntax Error, parameterized types are only if source level is 1.5

Question

I try to use the following code:

ArrayList
Map

Eclipse complains about both of them: Syntax Error, para

Answer 1

I'm currently working with Eclipse Luna. And had the same problem. You might want to verify the compiler compliance settings, go to "Project/Properties/Java Compiler"

The Compiler compliance level was set to 1.4, I set mine to 1.5,(and I'm working with the JDK 1.8); it worked for me.

And if you had to change the setting; it might be useful to go to "Window/Preferences/Java/Compiler" And check to see that the Compiler compliance level is 1.5 or higher. Just in case you have a need to do another Java project.

Answer 2

It can be resolved as follows:

1. Go to Project properties.

2. Then 'Java Compiler' -> Check the box ('Enable project specific settings')

3. Change the compiler compliance level to '5.0' & click ok.

Do rebuild. It will be resolved.

Also, click the checkbox for "Use default compliance settings".

Answer 3

Right click your project and choose properties in the properties dialog check the Java Compiler settings, maybe you have different workspace settings.

Answer 4

Do the following..

Right-click on your project--> select properties-----> select Java Compilers

You wills see this window

Image for reference

Now check the checkbox ---> enable project specific settings.

Now set the compiler compliance level to 1.6

Apply then Ok

now clean your project and you are good to go

Answer 5

This workaround is helpful when this problem pops up.

1) Set Workspace JRE to 1.5 (and apply/save). Projects will rebuild.

2)Set Workspace JRE back to 1.6 (and apply/save). Projects will rebuild.

All errors are then gone (for now at least).

Answer 6

Go to Project properties.

Then 'Java Compiler' -> Check the box and "Enable project specific settings"

Uncheck the box to "Use Compliance from execution environment 'OSGi/Minimum-1.2' on the Java"

Then change the compiler compliance level to '1.5' and click Ok.

Rebuild it and your problem will be resolved.