in Subclipse: How do I connect an existing workspace with an existing repository

Question

I'm working in Eclipse 3.72, (Indigo) using Subclipse 1.6.18 to work with a SVN 1.6 repository. This is all running under Ubuntu.

I have a project that I forgot to disconnect from Subversion before I updated my Eclipse (I had been using Galileo) and all its parts - basically a total reinstall of Eclipse, Subclipse, etc. Now when I go to "Team" all I get is "apply patch".

Since the project has unsaved changes I want to reconnect to Subversion so I can commit them. This Stack Overflow Question appears to have an answer but I didn't understand the answer. (The "winning" answer also has a link to a thread, but the link doesn't go to a thread).

So how do I reconnect my project with subversion? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

The following approach should work for git, svn and any other team provider:

• If eclipse is not aware of your existing project, use File > Import > ExistingProjectIntoWorkspace

  -- The project should now appear in your workspace

• If the Team provider is not configured, use "Project" > Team > ShareProject > SVN/GIT

  -- The "Project" > Team menu should now contain all the items you would expect

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"Project > Share Project" might not be available. To add it go to "Window > Customize Perspective > Command Groups Availability" and select "Team"

Answer 2

What that other SO answer is suggesting it to delete the project from Eclipse, but WITHOUT selecting the "delete contents on file system" option in the confirmation dialog. That will remove the project from Eclipse's knowledge, but leave the files on your file system. Then, do File > Import > Existing Project into Workspace to get the project back under Eclipse's control. According to that answer, doing this remove-and-re-import will get svn capability back for the project - I can't vouch for the validity of that answer; I'm only interpreting it.