How to run Eclipse .launch file in Intellij

Question

I was using Eclipse for a while to develop a Java/web project, we have some scripts with the ending .launch. The file to be launched starts with the following two lines:

> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
> <launchConfiguration
> type="org.eclipse.jdt.launching.localJavaApplication">

Now I have started to work with IntelliJ?

I have installed eclipser plugin but still don't know how to use it — Ronald, Jan 18 '18 at 12:33
Here is the recipe to launch it using eclipser https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5389446/how-do-i-run-a-eclipse-launcher-file-in-intellij-idea/16965426 — dchan, Mar 21 '18 at 03:23

score 9 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 09 '20 at 23:58

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steps to launch eclipse launcher in intellij

download the plugin
install it in intellij
restart intellij
right click .launch
click "convert with eclipser"
check run/debug configurations, an new application process should be added
check working directory is correct or not, if not fix it
run that process, eclipse launcher can be executed

Here is the recipe to launch it using eclipser

How do I run an Eclipse launcher file in IntelliJ IDEA?

edited Jun 09 '20 at 23:58

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answered Mar 21 '18 at 03:24

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This is a very helpful answer, thanks a lot. – Arefe Mar 18 '22 at 13:23
do we have solution for new IntelliJ 2023 – Vikum Dheemantha Aug 16 '23 at 14:46

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 18 '23 at 14:06

For a new version of Intellij, you would need to download the older version.

compatibility of versions: https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/7153-eclipser/versions
idea old versions: https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/other.html

convert and then use converted properties in the new version of Intellij:)

How to run Eclipse .launch file in Intellij

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