How do I edit a class file in eclipse?

Class files are binary files. They are not text files, and hence, can’t be opened by a text editor . To view the file, you’ll need some sort of editor just for binary files.

Class files are binary files. They are not text files, and hence, can’t be opened by a text editor . To view the file, you’ll need some sort of editor just for binary files.

1 Answer

1 Answer

Decompile Java class in Eclipse IDE 2.2 Select Window -> Preferences -> General -> Editors -> File Associations , configure the *. class without source default to Class Decompiler Viewer . Now, click on the class or methods, press F3 , and the plugin will automatically decompile the Java class.

Decompile Java class in Eclipse IDE 2.2 Select Window -> Preferences -> General -> Editors -> File Associations , configure the *. class without source default to Class Decompiler Viewer . Now, click on the class or methods, press F3 , and the plugin will automatically decompile the Java class.

JAD Decompiler