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	'''Note:''' The instructions in this wiki are out of date and do not work anymore. This page is just a reference as it might provide you with a clue on how to get it to work. If you manage to get compiling and debugging to work under Windows using Eclipse, please modify this page accordingly.		'''Note:''' The instructions in this wiki are out of date and do not work anymore. This page is just a reference as it might provide you with a clue on how to get it to work. If you manage to get compiling and debugging to work under Windows using Eclipse, please modify this page accordingly.

			If you are looking for another way of stepping through code on Windows, have a look here: [[Using Visual Studio]].

	Eclipse is a popular development tool used primarily with Java; however, C/C++ development can also be done. This page will help you set up Eclipse for coding, building, and debugging Inkscape.		Eclipse is a popular development tool used primarily with Java; however, C/C++ development can also be done. This page will help you set up Eclipse for coding, building, and debugging Inkscape.

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	'''Note:''' The instructions in this wiki are out of date and do not work anymore. This page is just a reference as it might provide you with a clue on how to get it to work. If you manage to get compiling and debugging to work under Windows using Eclipse, please modify this page accordingly.		'''Note:''' The instructions in this wiki are out of date and do not work anymore. This page is just a reference as it might provide you with a clue on how to get it to work. If you manage to get compiling and debugging to work under Windows using Eclipse, please modify this page accordingly.

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	~~Eclipse~~ is a ~~popular development tool used primarily~~ with ~~Java; however, with the CDT plugin, C/C++ development can also be done~~. ~~This page will help~~ you ~~set up~~ Eclipse ~~for coding~~, ~~building, and debugging Inkscape~~.		'''Note:''' The instructions in this wiki are out of date and do not work anymore. This page is just a reference as it might provide you with a clue on how to get it to work. If you manage to get compiling and debugging to work under Windows using Eclipse, please modify this page accordingly.

	~~'''Note:''' The instructions for Windows are out of date and do not work anymore~~. If you ~~manage to get compiling~~ and debugging ~~to work under Windows using Eclipse, please modify this page accordingly~~.		Eclipse is a popular development tool used primarily with Java; however, C/C++ development can also be done. This page will help you set up Eclipse for coding, building, and debugging Inkscape.

	= Eclipse on Fedora =		= Eclipse on Fedora =

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	Eclipse is a popular development tool used primarily with Java; however, with the CDT plugin, C/C++ development can also be done. This page will help you set up Eclipse for coding, building, and debugging Inkscape.		Eclipse is a popular development tool used primarily with Java; however, with the CDT plugin, C/C++ development can also be done. This page will help you set up Eclipse for coding, building, and debugging Inkscape.

			'''Note:''' The instructions for Windows are out of date and do not work anymore. If you manage to get compiling and debugging to work under Windows using Eclipse, please modify this page accordingly.

	= Eclipse on Fedora =		= Eclipse on Fedora =
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	After quite a long time working, the Inkscape project appears in the Eclipse Explorer.		After quite a long time working, the Inkscape project appears in the Eclipse Explorer.

	= Eclipse on Windows ~~(deprecated since we use Bazaar now)~~ =		= Eclipse on Windows =

	Running Eclipse provides a relatively easy and familiar way to work with Inkscape code on Windows. This section will explain how to make it happen.		Running Eclipse provides a relatively easy and familiar way to work with Inkscape code on Windows. This section will explain how to make it happen.
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	== Initial Setup ==		== Initial Setup ==

	First, if you don't have Eclipse, [http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/ get it]. Check out the [http://help.eclipse.org/help32/index.jsp online help] if needed.		First, make sure Inkscape compiles under windows using the command line to verify the source and dependencies are installed correctly. Follow the instructions on the [[Win32Port]] page under the heading '''Inkscape under Windows'''.

			If you don't have Eclipse, [http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/ get it]. Check out the [http://help.eclipse.org/help32/index.jsp online help] if needed.

	Next, you need to set up the necessary add-ons. Most important is the [http://www.eclipse.org/cdt/downloads.php CDT plug-in] which facilitates C/C++ development. You may also wish to add [http://subclipse.tigris.org/install.html Subclipse] for SVN access within Eclipse. Alternatively, many Windows users prefer to use [http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads TortoiseSVN], which works with Windows Explorer.		Next, you need to set up the necessary add-ons. Most important is the [http://www.eclipse.org/cdt/downloads.php CDT plug-in] which facilitates C/C++ development. You may also wish to add [http://subclipse.tigris.org/install.html Subclipse] for SVN access within Eclipse. Alternatively, many Windows users prefer to use [http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads TortoiseSVN], which works with Windows Explorer.

	~~Finally, follow the instructions on the [[Win32Port]] page under the heading '''Inkscape under Windows'''.~~

	== Creating a Project ==		== Creating a Project ==

	=== Subclipse ===		=== Subclipse (Outdated as version control is provided by Bazaar now) ===

	The next step is to get the source code ready for use in Eclipse. Check [[WorkingWithSVN \| here]] for general instructions for working with SVN; in this section, the aim is to show how to check out the code using Subclipse.		The next step is to get the source code ready for use in Eclipse. Check [[WorkingWithSVN \| here]] for general instructions for working with SVN; in this section, the aim is to show how to check out the code using Subclipse.
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	The source code will now be checked out - this may take a while. You will also now have a project in the '''C/C++ Perspective''' with whatever name you provided earlier.		The source code will now be checked out - this may take a while. You will also now have a project in the '''C/C++ Perspective''' with whatever name you provided earlier.

	=== TortoiseSVN ===		=== TortoiseSVN (Outdated as version control is provided by Bazaar now) ===

	To use TortoiseSVN instead of Subclipse to check out your project, open a Windows Explorer instance. Right click anywhere outside of an existing SVN tree and choose '''SVN Checkout...'''. Specify the link given above and the destination directory.		To use TortoiseSVN instead of Subclipse to check out your project, open a Windows Explorer instance. Right click anywhere outside of an existing SVN tree and choose '''SVN Checkout...'''. Specify the link given above and the destination directory.

Romain2Boss: /* Eclipse on Fedora */

2012-07-28T16:45:20Z

Eclipse on Fedora

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	= Eclipse on Fedora =		= Eclipse on Fedora =

	# Follow the ''Installation'' and ''Configuration'' steps of guide [wiki.bazaar.canaonical.com/BzrEclipse BzrEclipse] but be carefull:		# Follow the ''Installation'' and ''Configuration'' steps of guide [http://wiki.bazaar.canaonical.com/BzrEclipse BzrEclipse] but be carefull:
	* ''bzr-xmloutput'' must be decompress in a folder named exactly ''xmloutput'' in Bazaar plugins directory		#* At this moment, this How to is for a previous version of Eclipse (some dialogs and menus have changed)
			#* ''bzr-xmloutput'' must be decompress in a folder named exactly ''xmloutput'' in Bazaar plugins directory

	= Setup project in Eclipse =		= Setup project in Eclipse =

Romain2Boss at 16:04, 28 July 2012

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	= Eclipse on Fedora =		= Eclipse on Fedora =

	~~== Setup tools ==~~

	# Follow the ''Installation'' and ''Configuration'' steps of guide [wiki.bazaar.canaonical.com/BzrEclipse BzrEclipse] but be carefull:		# Follow the ''Installation'' and ''Configuration'' steps of guide [wiki.bazaar.canaonical.com/BzrEclipse BzrEclipse] but be carefull:
	* ''bzr-xmloutput'' must be decompress in a folder named exactly ''xmloutput'' in Bazaar plugins directory		* ''bzr-xmloutput'' must be decompress in a folder named exactly ''xmloutput'' in Bazaar plugins directory

	== Setup project in Eclipse ==		= Setup project in Eclipse =

	Following steps are equivalent to:		Following steps are equivalent to:

Romain2Boss at 16:03, 28 July 2012

2012-07-28T16:03:45Z

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	Eclipse is a popular development tool used primarily with Java; however, with the CDT plugin, C/C++ development can also be done. This page will help you set up Eclipse for coding, building, and debugging Inkscape.		Eclipse is a popular development tool used primarily with Java; however, with the CDT plugin, C/C++ development can also be done. This page will help you set up Eclipse for coding, building, and debugging Inkscape.

	= Eclipse on Windows =		= Eclipse on Fedora =

			== Setup tools ==

			# Follow the ''Installation'' and ''Configuration'' steps of guide [wiki.bazaar.canaonical.com/BzrEclipse BzrEclipse] but be carefull:
			* ''bzr-xmloutput'' must be decompress in a folder named exactly ''xmloutput'' in Bazaar plugins directory

			== Setup project in Eclipse ==

			Following steps are equivalent to:

			checkout lp:inkscape /home/{USER_NAME}/workspace/Inkscape

			In Eclipse:

			# File > New > Project...
			# Select Bazaar > Checkout as a new project
			# Select ''Initialize a new branch location''
			# Set ''Branch location'' to ''lp:inkscape''
			# Select ''Create a project''
			# Set ''Project name'' to ''Inkscape''

			After quite a long time working, the Inkscape project appears in the Eclipse Explorer.

			= Eclipse on Windows (deprecated since we use Bazaar now) =

	Running Eclipse provides a relatively easy and familiar way to work with Inkscape code on Windows. This section will explain how to make it happen.		Running Eclipse provides a relatively easy and familiar way to work with Inkscape code on Windows. This section will explain how to make it happen.

RichardHenwood: /* Building */ for linux users

2008-02-01T10:00:54Z

Building: for linux users

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	== Building ==		== Building ==

			'''NOTE FOR LINUX USERS''' For building, you can probably get away with running './autogen.sh' then './configure' from the directory containing your copy of the repository. You can then create a 'Builder' which contains Makefile as Main-Location.

	Be sure you have the btool built and ready to go, as outlined on the [[Win32Port]] page. You can build Inkscape from the command line or initiate it from within Eclipse, which will capture the output for you.		Be sure you have the btool built and ready to go, as outlined on the [[Win32Port]] page. You can build Inkscape from the command line or initiate it from within Eclipse, which will capture the output for you.
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	You should now be able to use the '''Project > Build All''' command, capturing the output onto Eclipse's console.		You should now be able to use the '''Project > Build All''' command, capturing the output onto Eclipse's console.


	== Debugging ==		== Debugging ==

Dvlierop: /* Subclipse */

2007-07-10T18:28:23Z

Subclipse

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	In the '''Location Url:''' box, paste the link https://svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/inkscape/inkscape/trunk and click finish. This location will now show in the '''SVN Repository''' tab. You can expand the tree to see what is on the server.		In the '''Location Url:''' box, paste the link https://inkscape.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/inkscape/inkscape/trunk and click finish. This location will now show in the '''SVN Repository''' tab. You can expand the tree to see what is on the server.

	Now right click the location name (which is really just the link given above), and click '''Checkout...'''. Choose '''Check out as a project configured using the New Project Wizard''' and the revision you want (probably Head), and click '''Finish'''.		Now right click the location name (which is really just the link given above), and click '''Checkout...'''. Choose '''Check out as a project configured using the New Project Wizard''' and the revision you want (probably Head), and click '''Finish'''.

Joelholdsworth: /* TortoiseSVN */

2007-07-01T20:16:46Z

TortoiseSVN

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	To use TortoiseSVN instead of Subclipse to check out your project, open a Windows Explorer instance. Right click anywhere outside of an existing SVN tree and choose '''SVN Checkout...'''. Specify the link given above and the destination directory.		To use TortoiseSVN instead of Subclipse to check out your project, open a Windows Explorer instance. Right click anywhere outside of an existing SVN tree and choose '''SVN Checkout...'''. Specify the link given above and the destination directory.

	To get a project in Eclipse, go to the '''C/C++ Perspective'''. ~~Right~~ click in the '''C/C++ Projects''' tab, and choose '''New > Project...''' and in the window choose '''Standard Make C++ Project.''' Give the project a name, and uncheck the '''Use default location''' box. You must give the location that you checked the code out into here.		To get a project in Eclipse, go to the '''C/C++ Perspective'''.

			In Eclipse Europa select '''File > New > C++ Project'''. Choose a project type of '''Executable (XL C/C++)'''.

			In Eclipse Calisto right click in the '''C/C++ Projects''' tab, and choose '''New > Project...''' and in the window choose '''Standard Make C++ Project.'''

			Give the project a name, and uncheck the '''Use default location''' box. You must give the location that you checked the code out into here.

	At this point, you will be able to use TortoiseSVN or Subclipse within Eclipse to control the source.		At this point, you will be able to use TortoiseSVN or Subclipse within Eclipse to control the source.