how to hide files from package explorer

Question

Hi all I am developing a plugin where i m creating project through my own wizard. I have used javaElementFilters to hide my file named device-configs.xml. It only works with eclipse helios sdk versions.

Can anyone suggest me better way to hide file? Or other extension point that can work in all eclipse versions of 3.6 & also in MyEclipse also?

Answer 1

1. Make sure that you have Package Explorer opened

2. Select View Menu on the top of the Package Explorer view

3. Select filters

4. Enter your pattern and click OK

Files should be hidden.

Answer 2

Right click on the project, then go Properties, then Resource > Resource Filters and add a exclude filter.