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GMF and workspace-dependency in RCP [message #179569]

Fri, 28 March 2008 10:53

Florian

Messages: 16
Registered: July 2009

Junior Member

Hi,

i'm just evaluating GMF if it fits my needs. Maybe someone can help me
clearing the following issue:

i want to implement a workflow designer as RCP application.
a key requirement is the ability to open external files (files which are
not in a workspace) since the rcp should not be eclipse-workspace dependent.

Is this supported by GMF "out-of-the-box" or are there any
workspace-dependencies by GMF which would require a workspace inside a rcp?

Any input would be appreciated.

Florian

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Re: GMF and workspace-dependency in RCP [message #179684 is a reply to message #179569]

Fri, 28 March 2008 14:33

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: 5d5.mail.ru

GMF editors generated for RCP are able to open and edit arbitrary files
within a filesystem (and any urls actually). I've not tested this
extensively but it works. There are two potential sources of limitations:
- EMF; but it's super smart when it comes to handling resources and
there should be no surprises
- GMF runtime; I've seen references to workspace resources
(AbstractCommand for example) and I suppose that it was designed for the
full IDE; needs investigation...

Another option is 'light' runtime - it's functional and there should be
no problems with RCP mode.

Florian wrote:
> Hi,
>
> i'm just evaluating GMF if it fits my needs. Maybe someone can help me
> clearing the following issue:
>
> i want to implement a workflow designer as RCP application.
> a key requirement is the ability to open external files (files which are
> not in a workspace) since the rcp should not be eclipse-workspace
> dependent.
>
> Is this supported by GMF "out-of-the-box" or are there any
> workspace-dependencies by GMF which would require a workspace inside a rcp?
>
> Any input would be appreciated.
>
> Florian

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Re: GMF and workspace-dependency in RCP [message #179706 is a reply to message #179684]

Fri, 28 March 2008 21:12

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: gxquarel.txin.it

I'm working on a similar RCP application and there is no need to have a
workspace in which creating/editing/opening files.

Ciao

Giovanni

"Dmitry Stadnik" <5d5@mail.ru> ha scritto nel messaggio
news:fsivkf$l04$1@build.eclipse.org...
> GMF editors generated for RCP are able to open and edit arbitrary files
> within a filesystem (and any urls actually). I've not tested this
> extensively but it works. There are two potential sources of limitations:
> - EMF; but it's super smart when it comes to handling resources and there
> should be no surprises
> - GMF runtime; I've seen references to workspace resources
> (AbstractCommand for example) and I suppose that it was designed for the
> full IDE; needs investigation...
>
> Another option is 'light' runtime - it's functional and there should be no
> problems with RCP mode.
>
> Florian wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> i'm just evaluating GMF if it fits my needs. Maybe someone can help me
>> clearing the following issue:
>>
>> i want to implement a workflow designer as RCP application.
>> a key requirement is the ability to open external files (files which are
>> not in a workspace) since the rcp should not be eclipse-workspace
>> dependent.
>>
>> Is this supported by GMF "out-of-the-box" or are there any
>> workspace-dependencies by GMF which would require a workspace inside a
>> rcp?
>>
>> Any input would be appreciated.
>>
>> Florian

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Re: GMF and workspace-dependency in RCP [message #179890 is a reply to message #179706]

Mon, 31 March 2008 09:42

Jan Koehnlein

Messages: 760
Registered: July 2009
Location: Hamburg

Senior Member

The only limitation I know of is if you enable validation: Markers hve
to be attached to IResources (workspace resources). But if you don't
need this, everything is fine.

Jan

Giovanni schrieb:
> I'm working on a similar RCP application and there is no need to have a
> workspace in which creating/editing/opening files.
>
> Ciao
>
> Giovanni
>
> "Dmitry Stadnik" <5d5@mail.ru> ha scritto nel messaggio
> news:fsivkf$l04$1@build.eclipse.org...
>> GMF editors generated for RCP are able to open and edit arbitrary files
>> within a filesystem (and any urls actually). I've not tested this
>> extensively but it works. There are two potential sources of limitations:
>> - EMF; but it's super smart when it comes to handling resources and there
>> should be no surprises
>> - GMF runtime; I've seen references to workspace resources
>> (AbstractCommand for example) and I suppose that it was designed for the
>> full IDE; needs investigation...
>>
>> Another option is 'light' runtime - it's functional and there should be no
>> problems with RCP mode.
>>
>> Florian wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> i'm just evaluating GMF if it fits my needs. Maybe someone can help me
>>> clearing the following issue:
>>>
>>> i want to implement a workflow designer as RCP application.
>>> a key requirement is the ability to open external files (files which are
>>> not in a workspace) since the rcp should not be eclipse-workspace
>>> dependent.
>>>
>>> Is this supported by GMF "out-of-the-box" or are there any
>>> workspace-dependencies by GMF which would require a workspace inside a
>>> rcp?
>>>
>>> Any input would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Florian
>
>

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