Tags: java

It looks like there's a new version of Eclipse out now, called Eclipse Helios. Get it while its very new and shiny...! Since I'm quickly re-installing my favourite Plugins, here is a quick guide to what I install, and why...

Subversion

Subversion is now a very popular and mature VCS, and its surprising that its not included by default. First, "work with" the Helios Repository and expand the tree of Module types until you can see "Collaboration". You will need to install "Subversive SVN Team Provider (Incubation)". Click "Next" a couple of times. Note, this might take a while to get going.

Then wait while this installs and Eclipse restarts.

When Eclipse returns, go back to "Install New Software:, and add the following site:

http://www.polarion.org/projects/subversive/download/eclipse/2.0/update-site/

Again, expand the tree and tick the box by SVNKit 1.3.x Implementation and install this. Make sure you "Agree" to running unsigned content and prepare to live dangerously...! Then Restart and check everything is running fine.

Bookmarks Plugin

This is a Plugin that will allow you to keep tabs on many different Classes, Xml files and the like at once. Handy when you are rapidly switching backwards and forwards between all these different files. And this comes up quite a lot in Java...!

Add the Update Site:

 http://eclipse.etc.to/updates/ 

And then de-select "Group items by category". (This solves a problem with not being able to see the Plugin you are about to install.) After Restarting, this will give you a View called "Bookmarks". You can add a bookmark by pressing "Alt+Number, or by using Crtl+B. (You may need to play with the key Bindings to get one that you like).

ObjectAid UML

I find that this is a very handy Relationship Visualisation tool. Install from http://www.objectaid.com/download.html by adding:

Name: ObjectAid UML Explorer
URL: http://www.objectaid.com

And then selecting the ObjectAid UML Plugin.

After this, you guessed it, Restart...!