Enable javascript validation for eclipse

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First: I searched a lot and I can't find anyone to have this problem (it seems like it something basic, but I have been 2 hours dealing with this).

My problem is that long ago I had the javascript validator for eclipse. I don't know why I don't have it anymore, but I want it back.

I found this and tried to do the inverse: How do I remove javascript validation from my eclipse project?

But my problem is that when I click Properties under my project, I can't find the "Javascript" tab.. Why? I think the problem is here, I tried modifying anything else under validators, also under window->Preferences->Javascript or Validtors->Client-side Javascript..

Also I don't have the JavaScript Validator under Builders.

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This is what I see on my project properties:

This is what I see on my project properties

This is what I see under validation enter image description here

This is what I see under Builders enter image description here

Everything in Eclipse starts with the kind of project you're in, so is it a "JavaScript Project" as Eclipse thinks of them? — nitind, Jul 31 '14 at 19:37
@nitind Didn't know that. It is a maven project but it has javascript on its views.. What should I do? — Pablo Matias Gomez, Jul 31 '14 at 19:43
In the Project Properties, what do you have in the **Builders** section? — E-Riz, Aug 04 '14 at 14:03
@E-Riz I see Java Builder, Validation and Maven Project Builder. I uploaded a new screenshot so you can see. Should I add something here? — Pablo Matias Gomez, Aug 04 '14 at 14:06

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 04 '14 at 14:07

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You need to add the JavaScript "nature" to the project (basically, tell Eclipse to treat it as a JavaScript project). Right-click on the project and choose Configure > Convert to JavaScript Project.... After doing that you should see a Builder named "JavaScript Validator" and have the JavaScript section in the properties.

answered Aug 04 '14 at 14:07

E-Riz

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Doesn't seem to work in the latest version (Neon). I'm unable to see a conversion option, nor is there a builder called "JavaScript Validator" (tried this for both "JavaScript Project" and "Static Web Project') – Prahlad Yeri May 30 '17 at 08:50
@PrahladYeri - see my answer. You might be having the same issue as I did. – Sridhar Sarnobat Sep 10 '17 at 17:32

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 10 '17 at 17:31

Regardless of what settings I enabled my Eclipse Javascript IDE (Neon) still didn't work.

I switched to an older Eclipse EE IDE (Kepler SP2) and that worked.

Maybe my old Mac OS X 10.7 has some issues with the newer version, or EE is better at compiling javascript than the simple Eclipse Javascript IDE.

Enable javascript validation for eclipse

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