How to suppress Java warnings for specific directories or files such as generated code

Question

I\'m using a parser generator that creates somewhat ugly code. As a result my Eclipse project has several dozen warnings emanating from generated source files. I know I can

Answer 1

This can be done by excluding certain directories from the build path (The following example is given using Eclipse 3.5)

[1] Bring up the Java Build Path

• Click on the projectin Package Explorer
• Right click, properties
• Select Java Build Path

[2] Add directories to exclude

• The Source tab should contain details of the project source folders
• Expand the source folder and locate the 'Excluded:' property
• Select 'Excluded:' and click Edit
• Add folders into the Exclusion patterns using the Add/Add Multiple options
• Click Finish, then ok for Eclipse to rebuild.