# Building without cleaning the output location

To build projects without cleaning the output location:

> Select the Window > Preferences > Java > Compiler > Building page.
> Then set the Scrub output folders on full build checkbox.

To build projects after cleaning the output location:

> Select the Window > Preferences > Java > Compiler > Building page.
> Then clear the Scrub output folders on full build checkbox.

To build a single project without cleaning the output location:

> Select the project, and from its pop-up menu, select Properties.
> In the Properties dialog, select the Java Compiler > Building page.
> Then set the Scrub output folders on full build checkbox.

To build a single project after cleaning the output location:

> Select the project, and from its pop-up menu, select Properties.
> In the Properties dialog, select the Java Compiler > Building page.
> Then clear the Scrub output folders on full build checkbox.

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