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Java Build a JavaFX Application Build a Pomodoro App Explore Existing Code

Posted by Liam Clarke
Liam Clarke
19,938 Points

How do i run the main?

I dont know if this is starring right in my face but i cant seem to run the pomodoro project, I have searched all over google for the answer and none of them seem to work.

These are the error messages i recieve:

Information:java: Errors occurred while compiling module 'pomodoro-project' Information:javac 1.8.0_141 was used to compile java sources Information:14/08/2017 11:33 - Compilation completed with 1 error and 0 warnings in 1s 410ms Error:java: invalid source release: 1.9

  • I have tried to use Eclipse compiler
  • I have tried to change the project bytecode
  • I have tried to change the SDK

I assuming its something to do with the version i am using but i cant find a solution anywhere

Does anyone know how i get this project to run?

1 Answer

Liam Clarke
Liam Clarke
19,938 Points

I found the solution. To anyone else with this issue, here is how i resolved it.

First check the Java Compiler

  • File - Settings - Build, Execution, Deployment - Compiler - Java Compiler

Check that the Project bytecode version is set to 1.8 or lower

Secondly, check the Porject SDK and language level

  • File - Project structure - Project

Check that the project SDK is set to 1.8 or less and the Porject language level is set to SDK default.

Thirdly, check the source language level

  • File - Project structure - Modules - Sources

Check that the language level is set to Project default (I believe this may have been my issue but its goodd to check the others anyway)