File System Import

Purpose

The plan is to import a large number files/folders at a time, using the file system wizard. The results should be indentical in layout and content as the original source used.

Setup

Download the JUnit source code from www.junit.org and extract the contents into a folder in the file system.
Start the Eclipse workbench
Create a new temporary "simple" project called "JUnit Test"
Select File -> Import, select File System and press Next.

Import into an empty project

Click the Browse button and select the directory where the source files are located.
Expand the folders in the tree view and until "junit" folder is visible and check mark the box next to it
Type in "JUnit Test" in the Folder field
Press Finish
Verify that the contents of the project match the same file and folder structure as the source in the file system.
Verify that the content of the files.

Import into a project with same contents (overwrite)

Click on the Directory drop down box and select the directory where the source files are located
Expand the folders in the tree view and until "junit" folder is visible and check mark the box next to it
Type in "JUnit Test" in the Folder field
Check the option "Overwrite existing resources without warning"
Press Finish
Verify you were not prompted to overwrite files
Verify that the contents of the project match the same file and folder structure as the source in the file system.
Verify that the content of the files.

Cleanup

Delete the temporary project "JUnit Test"