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| RE: [epf-dev] epf installation | 
Bruce,
 
Sorry for picking this up again.  Since we are working on a new release, what about writing the installation guide?  
 
EPF has the  potential to use my be many who are not interested in open source, only in getting a job done and who would like to be able 
install without anxiety.
 
Even the simple fact that epf can be installed outside 
eclipse as a standalone application should be mentioneed.  The file 
structures and where to install what etc etc should be 
listed.
There is even an open-source installer that could be 
used (same as my sql uses) where people just selects options and then click on a 
button and watch it unfold.
 
Regards,
 
Bjorn
 
Hi Bjorn, You almost did it. You need to say Yes to "Copy to create a writable copy" This was added so that every 
user would always have a pristine copy of the library on their hard 
drive. Or you can skip copying it, 
and modify the library that you downloaded. 
Bruce MacIsaac 
Manager  RMC Content bmacisaa@xxxxxxxxxx phone: (408)250-3037 (cell)  
 
  
  
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Richard,   I 
am still stuck.  The  http://www.eclipse.org/epf/general/getting_started.php does not have any information about how to install epf and 
related practices.   As said, the first steps are 
easy, unzip and double-click and epf comes up.  But then the troubles 
start:   You say: "In order to open these libraries, 
simply unzip the *library*.zip file in your local file system".     Let us have a look at the downloads: 1.        Eclipse Process Framework (EPF) Downloads:  EPF 
Composer 2.       
 EPF Wiki: 
  Download EPF Wiki releases, milestone builds 3.        EPF Practices: 
 Download EPF Practices library and published Web site (including ABRD 
practice). 4.       
 OpenUP: 
 Download OpenUP library and published Web site, plus these published Web 
sites: OpenUP/DSDM and OpenUP/ABRD. 5. 
       Scrum:  Download Scrum library and published Web site 
6.        XP: Download XP library and 
published Web site 7.     
   Method 
Authoring Method for Eclipse Practices Library:  Download MAM EPL library 
and published Web site Number one is the easy one - epf is up and running. Number two - let us leave that 
for later Number three  EPF Practices: Contains three files (a) 
Library:  epf_practices_library-1.5.0.1-20090227.zip, (b) Published Web 
site: epf_practices_published-1.5.0.1-20090227.zip and 
(c) ABRD published 
Web site: abrd_published-1.5-20090227.zip plus Bugzilla.  Is it correct 
that you are saying that I have to copy and unzip these three libraries when you 
"In order to open 
these libraries, simply unzip the *library*.zip file in your local file 
system". 
 Let me proceed to see what then happens:  I copy and unzip the three 
files under the epf-composer folder.  The (c) appears to have most but not 
all files in common with (a) and I choose the options not to let ABRD files 
overwrite the files from the (a).  All these elements must be part of an 
installation description in my eyes.  I should sweat in panic already since 
I am fumbling in the dark.   Then, next step: " and point Composer to open the 
library.xmi file."  In practice, I try it out.  First I have to find THE 
"library.xmi file".  I go to FIle->Open->Method Library and by 
default it points to my C disk with my ËPF\Method Libraries\Library1.  OK, 
there is no such thing.  I then use Windows file system to search for a 
"library.xmi file" under the epf-composer folder.  I find one in the 
\EPF_Practices folder.  I point the application towards it.  Then 
comes the cryptic message: "The library is not writable".  Was nun kleiner 
Mann?  What is the recommended way forward?  The composer tells me 
that I have the option of skipping it or to "Copy to create a writable copy ... 
".  What am I to do?  Try out all options untill I have explored the 
limits of the universe of combinatorial mathematics?   Or much better, could someone write instructions how to install epf - or 
rather the processes.  That would be great progress.   Thanks, 
  Bjorn 
Bjorn Tuft 
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From: epf-dev-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:epf-dev-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ricardo 
Balduino
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 9:49 PM
To: Eclipse 
Process Framework Project Developers List
Subject: Re: [epf-dev] epf 
installation
Hi Bjorn, thanks for your questions. 
On the EPF page you find a link to 
Getting Started material that should help you understand and use the EPF 
Composer tool. Please refer to: http://www.eclipse.org/epf/general/getting_started.php 
Briefly explaining, you can 
use EPF Composer tool (the software part) to create your own process 
description, or use anyone of the many process descriptions (the documentation 
part, if you will) available as part of this project, such the ones you 
mentioned: 
- OpenUP - a minimal, complete, and extensible process based on 
agile and UP principles 
- ABRD - Agile Business Rules Development guidance for projects that 
involve developing business rules 
- DSDM, Scrum, XP are also available as part of the 
project. 
In 
order to open these libraries, simply unzip the *library*.zip file in your local 
file system and point Composer to open the library.xmi file. This scenario is 
useful if you want to publish the out-of-the-box content yourself, or 
extend/reuse this content. 
However, if you want to use the out-of-the-box content as is, you can 
simply unzip the *published*.zip of your choice, and run index.htm - it will 
open your Internet browser and you will be able to navigate the published 
content. 
Do you 
have to install all of them? It depends on what you are looking for. Are you 
interested in following one of these particular methods or document/use one 
defined by your organization? 
I hope this reply adds some clarity and addresses 
your questions. But please look at the Getting Started session of the EPF web 
site for more material, such as articles, demo recordings, and such. 
And send further questions to 
this group at anytime. 
Regards, 
Ricardo Balduino. 
  
  
    | From: | The Viking on the French 
      Riviera <bjorn.tuft@xxxxxxxxx> | 
    | To: | <epf-dev@xxxxxxxxxxx> | 
    | Date: | 02/07/2009 09:26 AM | 
    | Subject: | [epf-dev] epf 
installation | 
Sorry for the very basic question:  How do I 
install epf??  
On the http://www.eclipse.org/epf/ page I found 
no simple instructions:  What do I have to download, what could/should I 
download, how should I configure the beast?  I have installed the 
epf-composer, the software starts when I click on epf.exe, that is easy. 
 But then there are other things, like: 
EPF Practices 1.5.0.1 - Library 
(epf_practices_library-1.5.0.1-20081027.zip), Published Web site 
 (epf_practices_published-1.5.0.1-20081027.zip), ABRD published Web site 
(abrd_published-1.5-20081022.zip)
What are they good for?  Do I have to 
install them?   What part of epf is is documentation and framework and what 
is software?
The epf composer appears to run independently from 
eclipse.exe itself, is there no integration?
There is also DSDM_OpenUP? 
 Do I have to/should I install them?
Thank you for any 
help.
Regards,
Bjorn 
 
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