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How to open PyDev perpective in Eclipse Mars.2


I just installed PyDev (version 5.1.1) on Eclipse Mars.2 (version 4.5.2). I would like to open the PyDev perspective but it is not listed:

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Whereas in the Installation Details dialogue PyDev is present:

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How can I open the PyDev perspective on this Eclipse version?


Solution

  • PyDev from version 5.0 onwards requires that you be using Java 8 to run your Eclipse. This is mentioned on the PyDev home page. Other parts of Eclipse Mars will run with Java 7 but not the PyDev plug-ins.