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Eclipse save automatically

I would like Eclipse to automatically save every time I edit a file, in much the same way that it builds automatically. Because I've been using IntelliJ for the last year (which saves automatically by default), I keep having the following problem:

  • Make some changes in Eclipse
  • Forget to press save
  • Run the build, unit tests, and notice some strange behaviour
  • (Some time later....) realize that the unexpected behaviour occurred because I forgot to save the changes

Is there any way I can make Eclipse save automatically?

Solution

  • Eclipse Neon (4.6)

    Window > Preferences

    Window Preferences

    General > Editors > Autosave > check Enable autosave for dirty editors > choose the value for autosave interval (in seconds)

    General Editors Autosave

    Details in M7:

    Auto-save of dirty editors is now available in Eclipse. The autosave option is disabled by default. A new autosave preference page (Preferences > General > Editors > Autosave) is available and allows to enable/disable the autosave and change the interval of autosave. The countdown is reset on keyboard activity, mouse click, or when a popup is displayed (e.g. content assist, preference page, ...).