The IDE comes with a set of compilers that suit most development needs. Each
compiler contains properties that affect how the compiler generates code, such
as whether to generate debugging information and which libraries to use. You
can view the available compilers and configure their properties in the Options
window. The compiler types are listed under Building Compiler
Types.
One compiler type is selected as the default compiler. The default compiler is used for all classes and templates for which you have not specifically assigned a compiler type. You can view the default compiler by opening the Options window, expanding the Editing node, and selecting Java Sources. By default, this compiler is the external compiler.
For information on the compiler types and their properties, see:
External Compiler
Internal Compiler
Jikes Compiler
Additional compiler types might be installed in your version of the IDE by extension modules. You can get on help on these compiler types by selecting the the compiler type in the Options window and pressing F1.
For information on adding and removing compiler types, see:
Specifying the Default Compiler
Defining a New Compiler Type
Setting a Compiler Type in a Template
Removing a Compiler Type