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how to udpdate eclipse 3.6 to 3.7 [message #688671]

Sat, 25 June 2011 05:33

Eclipse User

Hi,
Is there a way to update eclipse 3.6 to 3.7. I want to do this because I want to keep my settings and plugins.
Thanks Smile

[Updated on: Sat, 25 June 2011 06:12] by Moderator

Re: udpdate eclipse 3.6 to 3.7 [message #688752 is a reply to message #688671]

Sat, 25 June 2011 11:19

Eclipse User

On 2011.06.25 3:33, benababs yacine wrote:
> Hi,
> Is there a way to update eclipse 3.6 to 3.7. I want to do this because I
> want to keep my settings and plugins.
> Thanks :)

I've never done this. (I'm not saying it can't be done, but I don't
think so.) My approach is to export my settings, download Indigo,
download all my plug-ins from scratch ('cause hey some of them may not
work anymore anyway), then import the settings.

Sorry. I'll monitor this thread with the expectation that brighter
spirits will answer with better advice.

Re: udpdate eclipse 3.6 to 3.7 [message #688768 is a reply to message #688671]

Sat, 25 June 2011 12:50

Eclipse User

Hi

I suggest you install a new package. However, there are two tools that
ease the pain:

1. As of 3.7, one can install plugins from an existing installation. The
import wizards are called "Install software from file" and "Install
software from another product":
http://help.eclipse.org/indigo/topic/org.eclipse.platform.doc.user/whatsNew/platform_whatsnew.html?path=0_6_1#Install

2. The Preference Transferrer allows you to transfer all preferences
from one workspace to another using the normal "switch workspace"
function of Eclipse (beware: a shameless advertisement of a plugin I wrote):
http://marketplace.eclipse.org/content/workspace-preferences-transferrer

HTH
Michael

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