Changes between Version 8 and Version 9 of code/tools/EclipseIDE

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Feb 15, 2015, 2:35:19 PM (9 years ago)

Author:

bknecht

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code/tools/EclipseIDE

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 = Tips on using Eclipse =
 
-Eclipse is a complex IDE for Java and takes some time to get into. However its flexibility and the way Eclipse is easily extendable with plugins, makes it a powerful IDE for any software development.
+Eclipse is a complex IDE for Java and takes some time to get into. However it's flexible and easily extendable with plugins such as C++ support, Python support or Android SDK. This makes Eclipse a powerful IDE for any software development.
 
-To use Eclipse to develop Orxonox you need to install C++ support for Eclipse. This is VERY easy as it is provided via the CDT (C/C++ Development Tooling) plugin.
+In order to use Eclipse to develop Orxonox you need to install the CDT plugin which enables C++ development.
 
 === For Ubuntu ===
-The current version of Ubuntu includes Eclipse Indigo (version 3.7.2) and a package that provides the CDT plugin. Just type:
+The current version of Ubuntu includes Eclipse version 3.8.1 and a package that provides the CDT plugin. Just type:
 
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+If you want the newest version you will have to install it [wiki:EclipseIDE#Foreverybodyelse manually].
+
 === For Tardis @ ETH ===
-I asked ISG to upgrade to the newest Eclipse Juno (version 4.2) and to pre-install the CDT plugin. Be sure to start it with
+We asked ISG to upgrade to the newer Eclipse Juno (version 4.2) and to pre-install the CDT plugin. Be sure to start it with
 
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+''Note: Newest version is 4.4.1''
+
 === For everybody else ===
-'''Note:''' The CDT plugin requires at least Eclipse version 3.6 and some newer versions of the plugin require version 3.7. Be sure you have a recent enough version of Eclipse installed on your system.
+==== A. Install Eclipse ====
+Go to the [https://eclipse.org/downloads/ download page] and choose the CDT version of Eclipse.
+
+''Note: If you want to use Eclipse for more than just C++ development, install the standard version of Eclipse and install the CDT plugin afterwards.''
+
+Eclipse comes pre-compiled and you just have to move it to where you want to use it. For Linux users it makes sense to create a symbolic link in their `/usr/local/bin/` folder to the eclipse executable.
+
+==== B. Install CDT Plugin ====
+''Note: This step is only necessary if you haven't already installed the CDT version of Eclipse.''
 
 Open Eclipse and choose '''{{{Help->Install New Sofware...}}}'''. A window will open where you can add a repository for the CDT plugin. Enter '''{{{http://download.eclipse.org/tools/cdt/releases/juno}}}''' (or '''{{{indigo}}}''' or '''{{{helios}}}''' depending on your version of Eclipse) and press '''{{{Add...}}}'''. Give the repository a nice name and proceed.
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 Eclipse will access the repository and provide you with a list of features the repository provides. Choose at least the '''{{{Main Features}}}''' and click '''{{{Next >}}}'''.
 
-Eclipse will now check the dependencies and if the plugin can be installed. If not it will provide a helpful error message. If yes, proceed and Eclipse will install the CDT plugin. Afterwards you will be asked to restart Eclipse.
+Eclipse will now check the dependencies and if the plugin can be installed. If the check fails it will provide a helpful error message. Otherwise proceed and Eclipse will install the CDT plugin. Afterwards you will be asked to restart Eclipse.
 
 == Make Orxonox an Eclipse project ==