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Install WTP on Eclipse


I'm trying to create a new dynamic web project with eclipse, which is not an option under File -> new ->

It looks like if I install Jetty, or WTP I'll be able to do that, but there is no dropdown selection for Eclipse -> Install new Software menu., which the instructions in the previous link say I should go to.

When I search install in the help search bar, the only option that comes up is Navigate -> Open Setup -> Installation, and when I click this eclipse just opens the file installation.setup. At this point I don't know what more I can do with this file. enter image description here

This question posted some type of an answer to installing jetty, but I don't really know what they're talking about or how to find out if I have the things they are talking about and other solutions post drop down instructions(e.g. Help -> Install New Software..) that don't actually seem to exist.

I'm using Version: Oxygen.2 Release (4.7.2) of eclipse for MacOS


Solution

  • Install the newest version of Eclipse(currently photon: 2018-09 (4.9.0))

    Possibly install the newest JDK and set it as the default under Eclipse -> Java -> Installed JREs

    Help -> Install New Software (Do not search anything in the help bar)

    Enter http://download.eclipse.org/webtools/downloads/drops/R3.12.0/S-3.12.0.M2-20181101035339/repository/, as described here into the works with search bar and click add. Proceed by clicking ok, next, next .....