eclipse-plugin

Which programming languages does Eclipse not Support ...

.. and how do we change this fact :) ...

Tomcat not shown on the Eclipse

Hi, I'm trying to install tomcat sysdeo plugin for Eclipse, but I ran into some problems before I even got to the setting/configuration part of the plugin. When I run my Eclipse, under Preferences, I do not see tomcat section. Besides downloading the tomcat, I know I'm missing some steps here to show it on the Eclipse. Does anyone kno...

Eclipse RCP Plugin development - Can't get new menuContribution option

I am using Eclipse 3.2. For an RCP application, I am trying to extend from org.eclipse.ui.menus. When I right-click and pick new option, "menu Contribution" isn't appearing. I only see options 'item', 'menu', 'group', 'widget' under 'New'. There is no option named "menu Contribution". Am I missing anything in target platform? If so, whic...

How do I get notified whenever a new editor is opened in Eclipse?

I have a view which would like to be notified about all the currently opened editors. Where can I add a listener to achieve this? I was expecting WorkbenchPage or EditorManager to have some appropriate listener registry, but I couldn't find it. ...

Netbeans has "Print to HTML" - is there a way to add this feature to Eclipse?

I want to print out some syntax-highlighted Ruby and Python code and Netbeans has a feature on the File menu for "Print To HTML". I'm wondering if there is a plugin or some add-on for Eclipse that enables a feature like this since it is my preferred IDE? ...

How to compile single/multiple java files without server restart? Is there any Eclipse plugin for the same?

I want to compile multiple java files in my Application without restarting Weblogic and Tomcat. Otherwise, this takes a lot of time. For this I got one Hotswap plugin in Eclipse, but this is not working in all the cases. It says it works for single file compile. Even if I use that it is not working in all the cases. Is there any other ...

Is there an equivalent to Visual Studio's "Database Project" in Eclipse?

Just curious since I might be dabbling a little with Eclipse and Java - I'm used to having everything from one IDE with Visual Studio - code files, database projects that let me generate scripts and model diagrams, BI stuff, etc. Is there an Eclipse plugin or equivalent feature that lets you do similar? Specifically a way to, from a ...

Eclipse RCP: Application doesn't recognise the defined editor. (Getting PartInitException).

I extended from org.eclipse.ui.editors and defined the editor-id in plugin.xml as "MyEditorId". I wrote corresponding editor class. Then I tried to open the editor from a view with this code. page.openEditor(input, "MyEditorId"); But I am getting "PartInitException". i.e apllication is not recognising the editor by it's id. I have che...

I cannot create dynamic web application in eclipse

I cannot create new dynamic web application in eclipse.If i click new project from file menu it is not displaying "dynamic web application" option.It is not showing the option "web".I am running eclipse 3.4.0. Can anyone give help on this? ...

What is the best way to learn Eclipse RCP? Does it feel different to only me?

I am used to structural programming (eg:C), OO programming(eg:Java), Scripting(eg:Javascript), Web (eg:HTML,JSP,Servlets,CSS) etc. Now, when I am getting started with Eclipse RCP plugin development, the whole thing gives a strange feel to me in terms of programming. The way things are in Eclipse RCP development is quite different from o...

How to write a hyperlink to an eclipse console from a plugin

I would like to write the location of a file to the eclipse console as a hyperlink. When you click on it it should open the file in eclipse. I'm currently doing something like this (but the link doesn't show up) console = new MessageConsole("myconsole", null); console.activate(); ConsolePlugin.getDefault().getConsoleManager().addConsole...

Eclipse plugin development resources

I'm looking for good resources on creating Eclipse plugins. Can anyone point me to must-read books, articles or tutorials on the subject? Update: added recommended books and links Books Eclipse Plug-ins (3rd edition), Eric Clayberg Professional Eclipse 3 for Java Developers, Berthold Daum Links Eclipse Corner Articles (Plug-ins...

How to listen for File>New>Project event in eclipse

Hi, I am creating an eclipse plugin which should listen for and handle the event generated, when the user selects File > New > Project. I am urgently in need of a solution for this. Please share with me the codes or ideas that you have as soon as possible. ...

Eclipse plugin - Class object

I am creating an eclipse plugin, and I need Class object of selected file, not IType. Is it possible, and how is the best way to do it? Edit: when I think about it, the best way is to add it like run as (like junit, profiler, or other plugins are doing). I suppose they must have access to Class (if X is class in question), because they ...

What is the best Javascript plugin for Eclipse?

Can anyone suggest me something here? Waiting for the reply. ...

Eclipse toolchain behavior

I've added a toolchain to a plugin for Eclipse 3.4.1/CDT 5.0.1. Basically, the way it's meant to work is, when I do a full build, we get my_compiler -c foo.c gcc -o foo foo.o And, when I do a build from Project|Build All, that's what I get. If I invoked the build programatically, I get my_compiler -c foo.c gcc -o foo.o That's rig...

Eclipse RCP : How to show message dialog after editor loads?

I am opening an editor from a view on click of a treenode. Now, when editor loads and controls are displayed to the user, I want to display a warning message dialog to the user based on certain values present on the editor. I tried by putting the warning dialog at the end of createPartControl method of the editor. Dialog appears on doub...

how to compile and run interdependent plugin jars

I have to build two eclipse-plugin projects into two separate jars with each one dependent on the other for compiling. Eclipse IDE complains about "cyclical dependency...". How do I build these plugin jars? I guess running these plugins by just putting them in the eclipse/plugin folder should be smooth. ...

Eclipse RCP: Is it possible to shift the fields up without redrawing?

In my editor, I have a composite containing a label control right at the top which flashes informative message in red colour whenever the user enters erroneous inputs in any of the below lying fields. The text keeps changing dynamically depending on user's input. I am able to achieve the effect of displaying red coloured text on erroneo...

Externalizing strings in plugin.xml for Eclipse plugin

How do I externalize strings in my Eclipse plugin's plugin.xml? Right-clicking on the plugin project > PDE Tools > Externalize Strings does not show up my plugin. I'm trying to do this manually now. I added entries in plugin.properties and replaced the equivalent string in plugin.xml with a % sign followed by the string key. But that d...