how to manually setup a libgdx project (desktop only).
create new project, in the buildpath add necessary external jar:


for the resources/assets folder, right click on the project and add a new "source folder",
give that folder a name, here i've chosen "Assets".  Then finaly you can access your data:


Here's a minimalist libgdx test project. it should open a window and display a pic.


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