how to open an existing project

[Kratz]

I have a program written using Kinetis Design Studio. I have saved a previous versions by copying to new file names, because I am new to Kinetis. For some reason when doing a build on the most recent software an error came up in a generated file that was never edited. Rather than waste time, I closed the project and decided to open an earlier version and make any minor changes needed.

     Using Switch Workspace, I can set the workspace to the folder that needs to be opened. Having done that, there is nothing that will open the entire project. There are all kinds of ways to create projects, folders and ect, but not to open a previously made project.  What steps do I need to take to open the project that I need to get into?

Kevin

[BlackNight]

Hi Kevin,

not sure if I understand, and maybe I'm not getting it?

You can close a project with the menu Project > close (you can select multiple projects). The same way you can open multiple projects: select them and use Project > Open project.

If you switch a project, then it will have the projects open (or closed) when you left the workspace last time.

As for backups: I think you might have a look at how version control systems work (e.g. GIT with eGit): that way you can easily track your changes, and switch easily between revisions.

If you decide to copy files in your project (e.g. driver.c to driver_old.c), then make sure that the 'old' file is not included in the build: see Exclude Source Files from Build in Eclipse | MCU on Eclipse

I hope that helps,

Erich

[Kratz]

I found the open and close project tab. Thanks. Presently, the open and close project are gray and cannot be selected.  What can be done so they can be selected?

[BlackNight]

Not sure which 'project tab' you mean: it works that way for me:

Or use the context menu on the project root folder.

Erich

[Kratz]

My project explorer is empty. You have referenced the correct project tab along the top. My project drop down shows both open and close selections grayed out. In your view, the open was grayed out. Would you know what the program is waiting for to allow opening of a project?

[BlackNight · Accepted solution]

Hi Kevin,

the 'open' menu item is grayed out, because that project I have selected (INTRO_FRDM) is already open. So I only can close it.

The menu is context sensitive: it allows you to open *closed* project, and to close *open* projects.

I you want to *add* projects to the workspace (maybe you refer to that action as 'open', but it is really 'import'), then see Exporting and Importing Projects in Eclipse | MCU on Eclipse

Erich

[BlackNight]

Hi Kevin,

while thinking more about what your question might be, maybe it is this one:

Exporting and Importing Projects in Eclipse | MCU on Eclipse

?

Erich