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xtext, how to export plug-ins [message #1721643]

Thu, 28 January 2016 16:38

Eclipse User

Hi all, I tryed to create update site according to this tutorial, but can't install it from the directory as well as jar archive. So, in what way I can export and install my plug-ins?

Regards,
Vladimir

Re: xtext, how to export plug-ins [message #1721646 is a reply to message #1721643]

Thu, 28 January 2016 16:44

Eclipse User

What is the error you get. The link is still valid

Re: xtext, how to export plug-ins [message #1721648 is a reply to message #1721646]

Thu, 28 January 2016 16:55

Eclipse User

Btw exporting the feature using the export deplorable features wizard might be a better option than exporting as update site

Re: xtext, how to export plug-ins [message #1721649 is a reply to message #1721643]

Thu, 28 January 2016 16:56

Eclipse User

It is a good choice to set up a headless build that creates a p2 repository containing the feature, e.g. with Tycho. However, this requires that you learn about setting up a build process.

If you prefer the "easy" way from the IDE, you can use the export wizard for the feature and export it to some directory. This directory you can use as a local p2 repository for update.

The link describes the creation of an update site. This is still valid, but deprecated. Today, update sites are replaced by p2 repositories.

Re: xtext, how to export plug-ins [message #1721709 is a reply to message #1721643]

Fri, 29 January 2016 06:26

Eclipse User

As long as you stick to xtext 2.8, you can use the buckminster support tzo create P2 archives.

It is neatly described step-by-step in chapter 11 of Lorenzo Bettinis book and doesn't need manual adjustments (beside that you have to install BUCKMINSTER to your Eclipse.

So it's REALLY comfortable and it's a pitty that 2.9 does not support it any more.

Re: xtext, how to export plug-ins [message #1721830 is a reply to message #1721709]

Sun, 31 January 2016 15:10

Eclipse User

Oops, look like I have found my mistake. Thank you a lot

[Updated on: Sun, 31 January 2016 15:19] by Moderator

Re: xtext, how to export plug-ins [message #1721832 is a reply to message #1721830]

Sun, 31 January 2016 15:21

Eclipse User

this is hard to say.
so can use the "host osgi console" (select it in the console view) to examine the status of the plugins
- use ss rg.casualintellect.editor to get the plugin ids of your plugins
- use start <id> to start them. if they cannot be started you will get some error message.

did you have a look at the error log (view)? does it contain any error message? does the "current ide" have all requirements installed?

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