How to import an already checked out svn repository into Eclipse?

Question

I have a Subversion repository I have checked out and have in my local hard disk. Now, how do I import this into Eclipse?

When I choose File > Import and choose SVN, there is only an option to checkout a project from the server again. File > New project seems to be for projects we are creating new projects from scratch.

Answer 1

"Import..." the existing project then "Share..." the project. The Subversive (or SubClipse) client will realize that the project has a .svn folder and reattach to the repository.

Answer 2

In Eclipse click on:

File -> Import -> General -> Existing Projects into Workspace

However you have to define a workspace location being different from the one that is being checked out in order to prevent yourself from changes to the checked out repository.