Can I remove duplicate run configurations from Eclipse view?

Question

I have Maven parent project with children.

When I go to Run -> Run Configurations... in Java Application I see few launchers twice - the only difference is path in Common tab, section Save as... Shared file.

I can't even rename one of them without renaming the second.

Is there a way to at least hide one of two same-named entries? Because now it's a little confusing when you look at it without wider spectrum.

Answer 1

Launch configurations appear as duplicates in Eclipse if the following conditions apply:

• the launch configurations are contained in a project
• the project is part of a Maven Module Project
• both projects are open in your workspace

Your hinted that "the only difference is path in Common tab". Comparing the paths will look like:

• "\moduleProject\containedProject"-path
• "\containedProject"-path

Solution: Close the Maven Module Project in your workspace.