Actual value of variable workspace_loc?

Question

How can I find out what actual path the variable workspace_loc points to? This is in the context of "External Tools Configurations".

Answer 1

Use the ANT echo task:

assume that in the "External Tools Configurations" you defined basedir as: ${workspace_loc:/com.my.tools}

Then use the following in your ant build file:

<echo message="${basedir}"/>

Answer 2

The actual variables values can be viewed in the project properties dialog using: Properties / Resource / Linked Resources / Path Variables. Expect to see a list of name/value pairs for ECLIPSE_HOME, PARENT_LOC, PROJECT_LOC and WORKSPACE_LOC.