how to run the command mvn eclipse:eclipse

Question

I'm following these instructions, but having problems with running commands like mvn eclipse:eclipse.

How and where shall I run the command?

My setup:

• Windows 7 32bit
• Eclipse Java EE IDE for Web Developers.
• Version: Juno Service Release 2
• Build id: 20130225-0426
• m2e - maven integration for eclipse v 1.3.0

I installed the m2e via the plugin installation in Eclipse.

Answer 1

Right click on the project

->Run As --> Run configurations.

Then select Maven Build

Then click new button to create a configuration of the selected type. Click on Browse workspace (now is Workspace...) then select your project and in goals specify eclipse:eclipse

Answer 2

The m2e plugin uses it's own distribution of Maven, packaged with the plugin.

In order to use Maven from command line, you need to have it installed as a standalone application. Here is an instruction explaining how to do it in Windows

Once Maven is properly installed (i.e. be sure that MAVEN_HOME, JAVA_HOME and PATH variables are set correctly): you must run mvn eclipse:eclipse from the directory containing the pom.xml.