Internal Compiler

The internal compiler is derived from the standard javac and is run within the same virtual machine as the IDE. The advantages of running javac internally are speed, changes in the class structure that appear immediately in the Explorer window, and a status bar that provides information on the dependent classes that are compiled.

To view or change the properties of the internal compiler, open the Options window, expand Building and expand  Compiler Types and select Internal Compilation. When you change the value of a property, your change affects all classes that use the internal compiler.

The Properties tab of the internal compiler has the following properties:

The Expert tab of the internal compiler has the following properties:

For more information on the javac compiler, visit the Sun Microsystems web site at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4/docs/tooldocs/win32/javac.html.

See also
External Compiler
fastjavac Compiler
Jikes Compiler

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