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Why do Java errors prevent me from building in my C++ perspective?

I recently installed CDT for Eclipse and made a simple hello world C++ project.

When I try to build the C++ project, an error surfaces:

Syntax Error: 'for each' statements are only available if source level
    is 1.5 or greater

This error pertains to code in java. Why is the error stopping me from building a C++ project? I have tried Window > Open Perspective > C/C++, but I still can't build my project.

Solution

  • In the C/C++ perspective, click the Make tab (the icon is a green bull's-eye target). Then you can double-click the C++ target representing the product you want. Or click Add target if necessary, and configure things… have fun.

    I've personally abandoned CDT for building, although the editor is alright.