openjdk 1.7 in eclipse: operator is not allowed for source level below 1.7
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Eclipse gives me an error:
'<>' operator is not allowed for source level below 1.7
I guess this is because it is not using java 1.7. Except that it is. At least openjdk 1.7 (my OS is OpenSuse 12.3).
I switched back from kepler to juno to reduce some lags and try to figure out this bug as well, to no avail so far.
Some things I have tried:
- the default runtime for eclipse is opensdk 1.7 (says so in help, about, installation details)
- project properties, java build -> library. I have manually added the opensdk location.
I would install the oracle version, but there is only 1.6 available from the opensuse repository. I already tried installing the rpm offered by oracle, that didn't put itself in my path and kind of messed everything up, so I removed that again.
It should work with openjdk as well no? Or do you think it has a bug?
ps: junit also was not recognised, so I manually linked to the jar file. Perhaps this is relevant information.
Java Solutions
Solution 1 - Java
In your project's preferences, you must set the compiler --source option to 1.7 and --target option to 1.7 also. There are dedicated option boxes for that.
Right-click on the project. Choose Properties. Choose Java Compiler on the left. Choose 1.7 for the Compiler Compliance level. If the 2 drop-downs below that aren't 1.7, uncheck Use default compliance settings and set those to 1.7.
Solution 2 - Java
right click on the error, choose quick fix, and select change JRE to 1.7
Solution 3 - Java
If you want to use below version, use
Map<String, Integer> map = new HashMap<String, Integer>();
instead of
HashMap<String, Integer> map = new HashMap<>();
Solution 4 - Java
right click on Project - properties - Java Complier - Compiler compliance -set level 1.7
Solution 5 - Java
If you would like to stick with java 1.6, Search and replace <> with empty string. You'll get compiler warnings but the errors should go away.
Solution 6 - Java
I had the same problem, but with the
- Compiler Compliance Level
- Generated .class files compatibility
- Source compatibility all already set to 1.7. I reselected 1.7 on all 3 and then Eclipse detected it, asked to rebuild and built my project successfully.
Solution 7 - Java
Window->Preferences->Java->Compiler
select 1.7 and hit okay.
If you are building automatically, it will require a full re-build.
Solution 8 - Java
Right-click on the project. Choose Properties. Choose Java Compiler on the left. Choose 1.7 for the Compiler Compliance level. If the 2 drop-downs below that aren't 1.7, uncheck Use default compliance settings and set those to 1.7.