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Open non workspace file in editor [message #307058]

Sun, 13 August 2006 13:52

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: christoffer.web.de

Hi folks,

I want to open an editor on a non-workspace file.
I cant figure out how, but it must be possible, because
the platform can do it with "File -> Open File ...".
I checked out that code, but I don't get it!
Could some one kick me in the right direction, please.

Re: Open non workspace file in editor [message #307060 is a reply to message #307058]

Sun, 13 August 2006 14:12

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: b.muskalla.gmx.net

Please give the wiki a chance next time :)

http://wiki.eclipse.org/index.php/FAQ_How_do_I_open_an_edito r_on_a_file_outside_the_workspace%3F

Greets,
- Benny

Christoffer wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I want to open an editor on a non-workspace file.
> I cant figure out how, but it must be possible, because
> the platform can do it with "File -> Open File ...".
> I checked out that code, but I don't get it!
> Could some one kick me in the right direction, please.

Re: Open non workspace file in editor [message #307062 is a reply to message #307060]

Sun, 13 August 2006 16:33

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: christoffer.web.de

Hi,

I actually read that (and the other editor related stuff in the wiki).
But as I pointed out, the Platform already is able to do that, so
why reinvent the wheel?
Moreover creating a Project and linked resource is more like a hack
than a solution.
The bottom line reading this and some other forum entries seems to be,
how do I get a working IFile for a file regardless of its location
in the file system.

Greetz, Chris

> Please give the wiki a chance next time :)
>
> http://wiki.eclipse.org/index.php/FAQ_How_do_I_open_an_edito r_on_a_file_outside_the_workspace%3F
>
>
> Greets,
> - Benny

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