Remove project .jars from project explorer view in Eclipse

Question

The list of jars just takes up too much space. Can I collapse it or hide it?

Answer 1

In Eclipse3.5

• Go to Configure Build Path. Select the Library Tab
• Remove any library jar files you want to hide
• Use Add External Jar option to add the Jar file back
• select the filter "libraries from external" in "customize view".

Answer 2

In Eclipse3.5, select the filter "libraries from external" in "customize view".

Answer 3

Another solution would be using the Package Explorer view.

Answer 4

In Eclipse Luna:

1. On the toolbar for the Project Explorer, click the Menu button 'view menu' (arrow) to open the drop-down menu of display options.
2. Select Customize View...
3. In the dialog box that opens, select the Filters tab and then select the checkboxes for the types of files that you want to hide.

For hiding *.jar select Libraries from external.
For more info check: Eclipse help

Answer 5

Works for eclipse 3 and 4 in the project explorer and package explorer views.

Hey here is how it works:

• Drop down on the ceiling -> Customize View... -> Filters tick "Libraries from external"
• Right click on the project -> Properties -> Java Build Path -> Remove all jars -> Add EXTERNAL jars -> add all jars

There you go.

Answer 6

On Juno, see the "View menu" button on the left of the Project Explorer minimize button. Develop the menu and select the "Customize view" option. In the Filter tab, check the "Libraries from external" option. That's all.