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org.eclipse.ui.intro plugin, dynamic help and welcome page [message #243389]

Fri, 21 May 2004 20:55

Eclipse User

The plugin org.eclipse.ui.intro seems to provide:
1. a mechanism for introductory material that is visible on first startup
2. The same material is also available via the Help/Introduction. This
allows the user to get to the same introductory material later on.
3. The Introduction window has one standby mode where it is used to show
dynamic help content based on which UI element is selected.

Should one use the intro capabilities instead of Welcome for new
plugins/capabilities?

The intro content file format allows to embed special URLS to support
actions such as opening help topics, invoking some eclipse code etc. Are
similar capabilities available in help content? If not will help support
this in the future?

Re: org.eclipse.ui.intro plugin, dynamic help and welcome page [message #243402 is a reply to message #243389]

Fri, 21 May 2004 22:42

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: dorian.birsan.net

"news.eclipse.org" <henrich.kraemer@us.ibm.com> wrote in message
news:c8m80r$2o5$1@eclipse.org...
> The plugin org.eclipse.ui.intro seems to provide:
> 1. a mechanism for introductory material that is visible on first startup
> 2. The same material is also available via the Help/Introduction. This
> allows the user to get to the same introductory material later on.
> 3. The Introduction window has one standby mode where it is used to show
> dynamic help content based on which UI element is selected.
>
> Should one use the intro capabilities instead of Welcome for new
> plugins/capabilities?

I think Intro is the way to go.

>
> The intro content file format allows to embed special URLS to support
> actions such as opening help topics, invoking some eclipse code etc. Are
> similar capabilities available in help content?

Yes, you can run code from help pages. Check the ILiveHelpAction class or do
a search for live help or active help.

> If not will help support
> this in the future?

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