How do I change the Gradle version the Eclipse SpringSource plugin uses?

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Note this is for the SpringSource plugin.

When I try to import a Gradle project in Eclipse I am getting the following error:

Project location doesn't exist; See error log for details.

The stacktrace error is basically this:

Caused by: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Project location doesn't exist

I did some research, and a Gradle defect (https://issuetracker.springsource.com/browse/STS-3158) mentions that error handling was improved with a more useful error message, including the project location.

I have Gradle 1.7 now on my machine; however Eclipse/Springsource keeps using Gradle 1.2. How do I get it to use 1.7 (or even 1.8)

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 01 '13 at 15:40

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I recommend to check "Preferences->Gradle->Use Gradle wrapper's default" and install the Gradle Wrapper for all builds in question. Then Eclipse will automatically pick the right Gradle version for each build (and nobody has to install Gradle manually).

answered Oct 01 '13 at 15:40

Peter Niederwieser

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My team is supposed to be using Gradle 1.2 by default; if I change the wrapper default to point to my folder, will that allow me to use 1.7 temporarily? And yes, I realize sticking with 1.2 seems odd. Pushing to have us upgrade. – Kraagenskul Oct 01 '13 at 15:55
Gradle Wrapper assumes you need a gradle.bat - sadly rules out Mac OS X users. – Martijn Verburg Jul 28 '14 at 11:11
The `wrapper` task also generates a `gradlew` shell script for *nix. – Peter Niederwieser Jul 28 '14 at 11:19

How do I change the Gradle version the Eclipse SpringSource plugin uses?

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