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No option to create a Visual Class [message #42861]

Mon, 21 June 2004 17:49

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: chi.topvu.com

I am new to Eclipse and the Visual Editor and tried to create my first
example. However, there is no option for Visual Class in the Package
Explorer. The following versions of the plugins are installed:

VE-runtime-I20040617.zip
GEF-runtime-I20040617.zip
emf-sdo-runtime-I200406171028.zip

The .log in the .metadata directory shows some error related to Ant. They
are below:

!SESSION Jun 21, 2004
16:43:13.634 ---------------------------------------------
eclipse.buildId=I200406111814
java.version=1.4.2_04
java.vendor=Sun Microsystems Inc.
BootLoader constants: OS=win32, ARCH=x86, WS=win32, NL=en_US

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi Jun 21, 2004 16:43:13.634
!MESSAGE Error while stopping "org.eclipse.ant.core_3.0.0".
!STACK 0
org.osgi.framework.BundleException: Exception in
org.eclipse.core.internal.compatibility.PluginActivator.stop () of bundle
org.eclipse.ant.core.
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.BundleContextImpl.s top(BundleContex
tImpl.java:1010)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.BundleHost.stopWork er(BundleHost.ja
va:502)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.AbstractBundle.stop (AbstractBundle.
java:437)
at
org.eclipse.core.runtime.adaptor.BundleStopper.stopBundles(B undleStopper.jav
a:67)
at
org.eclipse.core.runtime.adaptor.BundleStopper.stopBundles(B undleStopper.jav
a:54)
at
org.eclipse.core.runtime.adaptor.EclipseAdaptor.frameworkSto pping(EclipseAda
ptor.java:549)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.Framework.shutdown( Framework.java:4
52)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.SystemBundle$1.run( SystemBundle.jav
a:182)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException
at
org.eclipse.debug.internal.core.EnvironmentVariableResolver. resolveValue(Env
ironmentVariableResolver.java:37)
at
org.eclipse.core.internal.variables.DynamicVariable.getValue (DynamicVariable
..java:54)
at
org.eclipse.ant.core.AntCorePreferences.getToolsJarEntry(Ant CorePreferences.
java:650)
at
org.eclipse.ant.core.AntCorePreferences.updateAdditionalEntr ies(AntCorePrefe
rences.java:1330)
at
org.eclipse.ant.core.AntCorePreferences.updatePluginPreferen ces(AntCorePrefe
rences.java:1249)
at org.eclipse.ant.core.AntCorePlugin.shutdown(AntCorePlugin.ja va:169)
at
org.eclipse.core.internal.compatibility.PluginActivator.stop (PluginActivator
..java:74)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.BundleContextImpl$2 .run(BundleConte
xtImpl.java:994)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.BundleContextImpl.s top(BundleContex
tImpl.java:990)
... 8 more
Root exception:
java.lang.NullPointerException
at
org.eclipse.debug.internal.core.EnvironmentVariableResolver. resolveValue(Env
ironmentVariableResolver.java:37)
at
org.eclipse.core.internal.variables.DynamicVariable.getValue (DynamicVariable
..java:54)
at
org.eclipse.ant.core.AntCorePreferences.getToolsJarEntry(Ant CorePreferences.
java:650)
at
org.eclipse.ant.core.AntCorePreferences.updateAdditionalEntr ies(AntCorePrefe
rences.java:1330)
at
org.eclipse.ant.core.AntCorePreferences.updatePluginPreferen ces(AntCorePrefe
rences.java:1249)
at org.eclipse.ant.core.AntCorePlugin.shutdown(AntCorePlugin.ja va:169)
at
org.eclipse.core.internal.compatibility.PluginActivator.stop (PluginActivator
..java:74)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.BundleContextImpl$2 .run(BundleConte
xtImpl.java:994)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.BundleContextImpl.s top(BundleContex
tImpl.java:990)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.BundleHost.stopWork er(BundleHost.ja
va:502)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.AbstractBundle.stop (AbstractBundle.
java:437)
at
org.eclipse.core.runtime.adaptor.BundleStopper.stopBundles(B undleStopper.jav
a:67)
at
org.eclipse.core.runtime.adaptor.BundleStopper.stopBundles(B undleStopper.jav
a:54)
at
org.eclipse.core.runtime.adaptor.EclipseAdaptor.frameworkSto pping(EclipseAda
ptor.java:549)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.Framework.shutdown( Framework.java:4
52)
at
org.eclipse.osgi.framework.internal.core.SystemBundle$1.run( SystemBundle.jav
a:182)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #42924 is a reply to message #42861]

Mon, 21 June 2004 19:35

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: richkulp.NO.SPAM.us.ibm.com

There is no option for visual class in package explorer. You open a
class using Open With->Visual Editor. It is another kind of editor on a
java class.

However, one thing, the 6/17 drop of VE uses the 6/17 drop of Eclipse,
not the 6/11 drop. It is possible that it may work, but it wasn't tested
on 6/11.

Chi Vu wrote:

> I am new to Eclipse and the Visual Editor and tried to create my first
> example. However, there is no option for Visual Class in the Package
> Explorer. The following versions of the plugins are installed:
>
> VE-runtime-I20040617.zip
> GEF-runtime-I20040617.zip
> emf-sdo-runtime-I200406171028.zip
>
> The .log in the .metadata directory shows some error related to Ant. They
> are below:
>
> !SESSION Jun 21, 2004
> 16:43:13.634 ---------------------------------------------
> eclipse.buildId=I200406111814
> java.version=1.4.2_04
> java.vendor=Sun Microsystems Inc.
> BootLoader constants: OS=win32, ARCH=x86, WS=win32, NL=en_US

--
Thanks, Rich Kulp

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #43025 is a reply to message #42924]

Tue, 22 June 2004 10:09

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: chi.topvu.com

From where can the Visual Editor be accessed? In Package Explorer, I
highlighted the class, right click and chose Open With. The listed choices
are: Java Editor, Text Editor, System Editor, In Place Editor and Default
Editor. Is this not the right place or does it mean it's not working and I
need the 6/17 drop of Eclipse?

Thanks,
Chi

"Rich Kulp" <richkulp@NO.SPAM.us.ibm.com> wrote in message
news:cb7raq$jgd$1@eclipse.org...
> There is no option for visual class in package explorer. You open a
> class using Open With->Visual Editor. It is another kind of editor on a
> java class.
>
> However, one thing, the 6/17 drop of VE uses the 6/17 drop of Eclipse,
> not the 6/11 drop. It is possible that it may work, but it wasn't tested
> on 6/11.
>
> Chi Vu wrote:
>
> > I am new to Eclipse and the Visual Editor and tried to create my first
> > example. However, there is no option for Visual Class in the Package
> > Explorer. The following versions of the plugins are installed:
> >
> > VE-runtime-I20040617.zip
> > GEF-runtime-I20040617.zip
> > emf-sdo-runtime-I200406171028.zip
> >
> > The .log in the .metadata directory shows some error related to Ant.
They
> > are below:
> >
> > !SESSION Jun 21, 2004
> > 16:43:13.634 ---------------------------------------------
> > eclipse.buildId=I200406111814
> > java.version=1.4.2_04
> > java.vendor=Sun Microsystems Inc.
> > BootLoader constants: OS=win32, ARCH=x86, WS=win32, NL=en_US
>
>
> --
> Thanks, Rich Kulp
>
>

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #43057 is a reply to message #43025]

Tue, 22 June 2004 10:28

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: richkulp.NO.SPAM.us.ibm.com

That is correct. It means that VE is not installed correctly.
First, try erasing the configuration directory in the eclipse
installation directory. It may be that it is not seeing the new plugins.
If that fails, try to use the Stable build that was just released on
yesterday (Monday S20040621) with the corresponding Eclipse, GEF, and
EMF that are listed there.

--
Thanks, Rich Kulp

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #43171 is a reply to message #43057]

Tue, 22 June 2004 14:41

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: chi.topvu.com

Wiping out the Configuration directory and restarting Elcipse did it! I now
have access to the Visual Editor. Very nice tool!
Thanks for you help,
Chi

"Rich Kulp" <richkulp@NO.SPAM.us.ibm.com> wrote in message
news:cb9fmj$qch$1@eclipse.org...
> That is correct. It means that VE is not installed correctly.
> First, try erasing the configuration directory in the eclipse
> installation directory. It may be that it is not seeing the new plugins.
> If that fails, try to use the Stable build that was just released on
> yesterday (Monday S20040621) with the corresponding Eclipse, GEF, and
> EMF that are listed there.
>
>
> --
> Thanks, Rich Kulp
>
>

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #43632 is a reply to message #42924]

Wed, 23 June 2004 17:53

Eclipse User

Rich:

I'm having also unable to create a visual class within Eclipse 3.0RC3.
I've the same problem with the lastest stable releases on Eclipse and
VE. I installed VE by just copying unziped file to Eclipse directory. I
could not find anything to 'turn on' in Customize Perspective or
Preferences. I double checked the Product Configuration VE appears to
enable and properly configured.

Yet, I am unable to create Visual Class in the Java Perspective. I also
tried to create a class and then use the "Open with..." menu. In both
cases, there was no method to create Visual Class.

I am running the following.

* Eclipse 3.0RC3 Sat, 19 Jun 2004 -- 20:00 (-0400)
* VE-runtime-S20040622
* EMF build I200406221136
* GEF Build I20040619

I have deleted my .metadata and configure directories, still no luck. I
also tried using a new workspace, no luck.

Here is my .log file.
!SESSION Jun 23, 2004 17:37:57.593
---------------------------------------------
eclipse.buildId=unknown
java.version=1.4.2_02
java.vendor=Sun Microsystems Inc.
BootLoader constants: OS=win32, ARCH=x86, WS=win32, NL=en_US

!ENTRY org.eclipse.ui 4 4 Jun 23, 2004 17:37:57.593
!MESSAGE Unhandled event loop exception

!ENTRY org.eclipse.ui 4 0 Jun 23, 2004 17:37:57.593
!MESSAGE Argument not valid
!STACK 0
java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Argument not valid
at org.eclipse.swt.SWT.error(SWT.java:2677)
at org.eclipse.swt.SWT.error(SWT.java:2616)
at org.eclipse.swt.SWT.error(SWT.java:2587)
at org.eclipse.swt.graphics.Image.init(Image.java:1351)
at org.eclipse.swt.graphics.Image.<init>(Image.java:161)
at org.eclipse.ui.forms.widgets.FormText.paint(FormText.java:77 8)
at org.eclipse.ui.forms.widgets.FormText.access$3(FormText.java :762)
at org.eclipse.ui.forms.widgets.FormText$2.paintControl(FormTex t.java:226)
at org.eclipse.swt.widgets.TypedListener.handleEvent(TypedListe ner.java:82)
at org.eclipse.swt.widgets.EventTable.sendEvent(EventTable.java :82)
at org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Widget.sendEvent(Widget.java:796)
at org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Widget.sendEvent(Widget.java:820)
at org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Widget.sendEvent(Widget.java:805)
at org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Composite.WM_PAINT(Composite.java:80 3)
at org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Control.windowProc(Control.java:3020 )
at org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Display.windowProc(Display.java:3298 )
at org.eclipse.swt.internal.win32.OS.DispatchMessageW(Native Method)
at org.eclipse.swt.internal.win32.OS.DispatchMessage(OS.java:14 67)
at org.eclipse.swt.widgets.Display.readAndDispatch(Display.java :2396)
at org.eclipse.ui.internal.Workbench.runEventLoop(Workbench.jav a:1375)
at org.eclipse.ui.internal.Workbench.runUI(Workbench.java:1346)
at
org.eclipse.ui.internal.Workbench.createAndRunWorkbench(Work bench.java:252)
at org.eclipse.ui.PlatformUI.createAndRunWorkbench(PlatformUI.j ava:141)
at org.eclipse.ui.internal.ide.IDEApplication.run(IDEApplicatio n.java:96)
at
org.eclipse.core.internal.runtime.PlatformActivator$1.run(Pl atformActivator.java:335)
at
org.eclipse.core.runtime.adaptor.EclipseStarter.run(EclipseS tarter.java:272)
at
org.eclipse.core.runtime.adaptor.EclipseStarter.run(EclipseS tarter.java:128)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
at
sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAcce ssorImpl.java:39)
at
sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMe thodAccessorImpl.java:25)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:324)
at org.eclipse.core.launcher.Main.basicRun(Main.java:186)
at org.eclipse.core.launcher.Main.run(Main.java:647)
at org.eclipse.core.launcher.Main.main(Main.java:631)

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #43694 is a reply to message #43632]

Wed, 23 June 2004 18:20

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: richkulp.NO.SPAM.us.ibm.com

That doesn't sound like it is installed correctly. You said you copied
the unzipped files to the eclipse directory. The unzipped files have
eclipse as their root, so you should instead unzip GEF, EMF, and VE into
the directory above eclipse, i.e.

d:/mystuff/eclipse

you would unzip into mystuff, not into eclipse.

--
Thanks, Rich Kulp

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #43877 is a reply to message #43694]

Thu, 24 June 2004 16:06

Eclipse User

Rich Kulp wrote:
> That doesn't sound like it is installed correctly. You said you copied
> the unzipped files to the eclipse directory. The unzipped files have
> eclipse as their root, so you should instead unzip GEF, EMF, and VE into
> the directory above eclipse, i.e.
>
> d:/mystuff/eclipse
>
> you would unzip into mystuff, not into eclipse.
>
>

This isn't the problem Rich. I unzip files into a working directory then
draged the Eclipse folder to my C: drive, so the Windows would
automaticly copy the files into the correct directories under 'c:\eclipse'

If it is not be installed correctly, why is it enabled in Product
Configuration and the status is ' configured properly.' I'd drop back to
previous build, but I don't think they work with Eclipse 3.0. When is
the next stable build planned?

Jeff Duska

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #43934 is a reply to message #43877]

Thu, 24 June 2004 18:08

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: richkulp.NO.SPAM.us.ibm.com

I haven't a clue what is going on. Nobody has had a case where it shows
it is installed correctly, there are no errors in the .log, but yet

Open as->Visual Editor

doesn't show up on the popup menu of a java source class (i.e. not a
..class file)?

Another stable build came out today, but it is basically no different
than earlier this week. You can try it, but I still think it is
something about the way it is installed.

Just to humor me, create a new directory, and just unzip all of the zips
to that directory. Then run eclipse from there instead of from the
directory under the root as you now have it. Most people don't have
eclipse in their root directory, they usually have it under some other
directory. Use a new workspace too.
--
Thanks, Rich Kulp

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #50743 is a reply to message #43934]

Sat, 17 July 2004 11:29

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: timnesham.msn.com

This happened to me. After I deleted the configuration directory the
Visual Class item did not appear. But, after opening the "other" item
*and* navigating through the Java folder item, it was hidden in there.
How can I get it to "come up" to the right-mouse click menu?

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #50829 is a reply to message #50743]

Mon, 19 July 2004 09:58

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: richkulp.NO.SPAM.us.ibm.com

Where you in an existing workspace and had modified the perspective in
some way, such as adding a view? If you had, Eclipse doesn't further
update the perspective by adding in new things automatically. It leaves
it the way you had modified it.

--
Thanks, Rich Kulp

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #50995 is a reply to message #50829]

Mon, 19 July 2004 14:52

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: timnesham.msn.com

Right. I had an existing workspace I use for work-related development. I
then unzipped all the files into the preexisting 3.0 workspace. No big
deal as long as I can access the Visual Editor in some way.

So far the quality seems very high for a 1.0 version. Keep it up!

Re: No option to create a Visual Class [message #592280 is a reply to message #42861]

Mon, 21 June 2004 19:35

Eclipse User