Assert stmt in Eclipse

[Lucky Singh]

I want to use the assert stmt in eclipse.
assert dosomething();
The IDE does not seem to be recognizing this. How do I change my settings so that I can use this stmt?

Thanks.

[Ilja Preuss]

You need to configure the complience level of the compiler in the Preferences.

[Lucky Singh]

And how do I do that?

[Ilja Preuss]

Which Eclipse version are you using? 3.1 has a nice filter field in the preference dialog which should make it very easy to find the settings. Do you know how to get to the preference dialog?

[Lucky Singh]

Eclipse 3.1.
No, I don't know how to get to Preferences. When I first set up my project, I remember setting it to JDK 1.5 etc.
But I've forgotten how to do it. Can you please help me?

[Ilja Preuss]

In the "window" menu, select "preferences...". In the upcoming dialog, select java, compiler in the tree. There you should find the compliance level setting somewhere.