[jdt-core-dev] Java 9 Module flag/toggle

[Fred Bricon <fbricon@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

I've been testing the Java 9 branch of jdt and it took me a while to figure out that adding jar dependencies needed to manually switch a Module toggle in the Buildpath properties page. 

I expected dependencies to be automatically flagged as modules, whether they're true Java 9 modules or automodules.

On the other hand, all dependencies that are workspace projects are automatically toggled as Modules, regardless of their module status.

Is there a reason that all binary dependencies must be manually flagged manually or is it an oversight? I'll open a bug if it's the latter.

Also, does it mean m2e, Buildship and other downstream projects will have to add the flag module (automatically) to all (relevant) classpath entries?

Thanks,

Fred

 

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