diff --git a/src/runtime/java/INSTALL b/src/runtime/java/INSTALL
index 0e8f99b06..b5be636fa 100644
--- a/src/runtime/java/INSTALL
+++ b/src/runtime/java/INSTALL
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ and click on the button "Manage Configurations". Change the active
 configuration from there. Now go to "C/C++ Build / Tool Chain Editor"
 and check whether the current tool chain is the one for your platform.
 
+Build the project by selecting the menu "Project / Build Project".
+
 On Windows you might also have to change the following directories
 from the "Properties" dialog: