BUILDPATH File
What are BUILDPATH files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a BUILDPATH file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your BUILDPATH files.
What is a BUILDPATH file?
A .BUILDPATH file is an Eclipse Build Path file.
Eclipse Build Path File is an XML configuration file used by the Eclipse IDE to define which parts of a project are used for building and developing it. It tells Eclipse which source folders, external libraries, and other project resources to include or exclude when doing things like compiling code, providing code completion, searching symbols, and checking for errors. It is typically found in project folders created for languages supported by Eclipse (for example PHP or C/C++ projects).
This file is generated by the Eclipse IDE (or an Eclipse-based tool) when you set up or modify your project's Build Path settings via the IDE's project properties. When developers add or remove source directories, link external libraries or folders, or set inclusion/exclusion rules, Eclipse updates this file automatically. Because it is text-based XML, you can also view or edit it by hand in a plaintext editor, though doing so incorrectly may cause build or tooling issues.
The structure begins with standard XML syntax and includes elements that represent source path entries, library entries, and folder exclusions or inclusions. A typical entry for an external library appears with a kind attribute like "lib" and a path pointing to a JAR or folder; source folders use a kind like "src". Inclusion and exclusion filters may also be applied. The file always uses plain text XML encoding.
How to open BUILDPATH files
We have identified one BUILDPATH opener that is compatible with this specific type of BUILDPATH file.
Programs that open Eclipse Build Path files
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Last updated: August 5, 2026
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