Bug 161044 [Import/Export] Error: Destination directory conflicts with location of workspace root
Steps to reproduce: 1)Create a new simple project called Proj1 2)Create a new simple project called Proj2 3)Create a new file called testFile in Proj1 4)Try to export the testFile as a zip file and put that zip file inside C:\<yourWorkspace>\Proj2 You get error "Destination directory conflicts with location of workspace root" The code causing this is in UI. The class is called org.eclipse.ui.internal.wizards.datatransfer.WizardFileSystemResourceExportPage1and the method is #validateDestinationGroup. - Why is this considered an error? Products built upon Eclipse allow you to export to a directory in the workspace so obviously this is not a rule but more of a policy used by Eclipse export wizard. This introduces inconsistent behaviour with downstream products. - Can the export be made less restrictive? For example, permit the above example but prevent exports that would damage or corrupt the workspace.
bundles/org.eclipse.ui.ide/extensions/org/eclipse/ui/dialogs/WizardDataTransferPage.java
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     * @param history the current history
     * @param newEntry the entry to add to the history
     */
    protected void addToHistory(List history, String newEntry) {
        history.remove(newEntry);
        history.add(0, newEntry);
        
        
        if (history.size() > COMBO_HISTORY_LENGTH) {
			history.remove(COMBO_HISTORY_LENGTH);
		}
    }
    /**
     * Return whether the user is allowed to enter a new container name or just
     * choose from existing ones.
     * <p>
     * Subclasses must implement this method.
     * </p>
     *
     * @return <code>true</code> if new ones are okay, and <code>false</code>
     *  if only existing ones are allowed
     */
    protected abstract boolean allowNewContainerName();
    /**
     * Creates a new label with a bold font.
     *
     * @param parent the parent control
     * @param text the label text
     * @return the new label control