View Java Source In Eclipse for Windows – The Easy Way

In a previous post I outlined the steps to view java source code in eclipse.

I have since found a much easier way to do this.

Requirements:

• Eclipse Standard – https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/index.php
• Java SE Development Kit for Linux – http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

Steps:

1. Open eclipse
2. Create a new java project
3. Expand your project, next expand your JRE System Library
4. 
5. Right click on rt.jar > Properties > Java Source Attachment > External Location
6. Select External File…
7. Browse to your jdk installation, locate src.zip
8. 
9. Click OK
10. Expand the rt.jar
11. View Source