[news.eclipse.webtools] Re: J2EE documentation

[Larry Isaacs <Larry.Isaacs@xxxxxxx>]

Anna wrote:
> I'm trying to use shift+F2 to look up HttpServletResponse class, and 
> Eclipse sends me the error message, saying that some jar file is not found.
> All my jar files are in place. As a proof - the servlets are 
> successfully built.
> shift+F2 works for all Java SE classes, but not for J2EE ones.
> It looks like Eclipse can't find the URL to go to .
>
> Please help!
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Anna

For me, the error indicates that Javadoc has not been configured and 
names the jar that needs configuring. Javadoc configuration for Java EE 
APIs isn't as simple as it is for Java SE and may not be automated.

You don't name which vendor's runtime you are trying to use, but in case 
it's Tomcat, see:

http://wiki.eclipse.org/WTP_Tomcat_FAQ#How_do_I_make_the_Servlet_and_JSP_API_Javadoc_in_my_Tomcat_installation_accessible_within_Eclipse.3F

Cheers,
Larry