Window > Preferences > General > Editors Uncheck the box for Close editors automatically. You might also want to try installing Mylyn to manage related files in a task context (eg., to have all the files relevant to a bug or work item grouped such that when you enable/disable the task, files will be automatically reopened/closed. Mylyn also lets you filter your Project or Package Explorer so you only see the files you care about at the moment. View the original post : http://www.jboss.org/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4222187#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.org/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...