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Are separate plugin directories possible ? [message #107785]

Thu, 06 October 2005 11:47

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: brian.compston.xxx.xxx

I would like to keep 'extra' plugins in a separate directory from the
plugins shipped with Eclipse. Is this possible ? and if it is what do I
need to do to achieve it ?

I'm sure I came across a reference somewhere on how to do this, I just
can't find it again !!

Thanks

Brian Compston

Re: Are separate plugin directories possible ? [message #107985 is a reply to message #107785]

Fri, 07 October 2005 13:58

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: eclipse3.rizzoweb.com

Brian Compston wrote:
> I would like to keep 'extra' plugins in a separate directory from the
> plugins shipped with Eclipse. Is this possible ? and if it is what do I
> need to do to achieve it ?
>
> I'm sure I came across a reference somewhere on how to do this, I just
> can't find it again !!

Yes, it is possible.
The easiest way is to do Help > Software Updates > Manage Configuration
and from that dialog create a new "Extension Location" into which you
can install plugins (when using the Update Manager to install plugins
one of the steps allows you to choose the location - make sure to select
your new Extension Location instead of the default base Eclipse install
directory).

It is possible to do manually but I don't remember the details.

HTH,
Eric

Re: Are separate plugin directories possible ? [message #108067 is a reply to message #107985]

Fri, 07 October 2005 15:35

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: brian.compston.goodrich.com

Thanks for the info Eric, that's just what I needed to here !

Regards

Brian

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