[josephmmorgan]

I’m have serious problems since updating to Eclipse 5.1.1 with the hopes the memory problems with the prior version would go away.

Now, it crashes regularly due to lack of memory ( even if only editing simple java files and no MyEclipse perspectives are open ), a problem I never had prior to MyEclipse. It never seems to have enough memory now, even with simple editing.

After the latest crash, it doesn’t build Java files into class files… so, of course, I cannot update my JARs, etc. with new code. I’ve tried the following:

1) Build Automatically Off, then Build All
2) Clean Project then Build Project
3) Stop Eclipse.. start Eclipse with -clean
4) Stop Eclipse.. start Eclipse with -clean, stop Eclipse, shut down the computer…..boot, start Eclipse.

So I need solutions to 2 problems.

1) How do I get MyEclipse not to hog so much memory?
2) How do I get Eclipse to build java files again?

Java 6
Eclipse 3.2.2
MyEclipse 5.1.1
Windows XP, SP2
P4 @ 3.2Ghz HT, 1GB Ram, 34GB free

[Loyal Water]

Hi joseph,
Have you tried optimizing your memory settings? The Heap Size and the Perm Size can be set in the command line argument.
http://www.myeclipseide.com/PNphpBB2+file-viewtopic-t-10087.html

Let me know if the problems persist.

[josephmmorgan]

I had the memory settings as suggested in the Eclipse.ini… and not in the command line argument. We’ll see if it improves with the command line arg changed.

I changed my shortcut, and started Eclipse. Then selected “Build All”. Nothing compiled. I selected an individual project, and selected “Build Project”. Nothing compiled. I then selected a project, cleaned it, selected “Build Immediately”… nothing compiled. I opened a Java file… “dirtied” it, saved it, then selected Build Project… nothing compiled. I turned “Build Automatically” on, “dirtied” a java file, saved it.. nothing compiled.

My computer was off all night… so when I started testing this morning it was from a fresh boot.

I guess it is time to reinstall everything.

[josephmmorgan]

Follow-on. I completely deleted Eclipse and re-installed it. No joy. Where are all the little hidden areas where Eclipse/My Eclipse store little jewels of stuff that remains persistent? Registry? Local Settings? Application Data? Where and what files do I need to delete so this can get working again?

[Riyad Kalla]

Joseph,
The workspace is where all this information is saved. And a corrupt workspace and make your setup seem totally broken. I would suggest the two following steps JUST to make absolutely sure:

1) Download our 5.1.1 All in One installer (~127mb) and install it to a brand-new directory that doesn’t exist.
2) Then launch it, and create a brand new workspace (don’t open your existing one)

Now use the steps outlined here:
http://www.myeclipseide.com/PNphpBB2+file-viewtopic-t-14682.html

For moving your settings and projects from your old workspace to the new one. Then relaunch the new install and see if things have gone sane again. Sorry for the trouble.

[josephmmorgan]

This seems to have fixed it. Thanks.

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