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1 1  === Short Story ===
2 2  
3 3  * Requirements
4 -** System Requirements: Eclipse 3.4.2 (NOT 3.5 - see below)
4 +** System Requirements: Eclipse 3.6.1 (32-bit or 64-bit depending on your architecture)
5 5  ** Java 1.5 or greater (not Java 1.4)
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7 -* Plugin URL for Eclipse 3.4.2: [[http://webobjects.mdimension.com/wolips/stable]](in eclipse 3.4, it may be necessary to use http:~/~/webobjects.mdimension.com/hudson/job/WOLipsStable/lastSuccessfulBuild/artifact/site)
8 -* There is also a nightly build available at [[http://webobjects.mdimension.com/wolips/nightly]] for those who want the latest, greatest features, even if it sometimes makes things unstable.
7 +* WOLips plugin URL:
8 +** Eclipse 3.6 (Stable): [[http://webobjects.mdimension.com/hudson/job/WOLips36Stable/lastSuccessfulBuild/artifact/site/]]
9 +** Eclipse 3.6 (Experimental): [[http:~~/~~/webobjects.mdimension.com/hudson/job/WOLips36Current/lastSuccessfulBuild/artifact/site/>>http://webobjects.mdimension.com/hudson/job/WOLips36Current/lastSuccessfulBuild/artifact/site/]]
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10 -{{note title="Eclipse 3.5"}}
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12 -There is a build of WOLips for Eclipse 3.5, but it is currently unstable and should only be used by people that don't mind things not working correctly. Plugin URL for Eclipse 3.5: [http://webobjects.mdimension.com/wolips/eclipse_3_5]
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14 -{{/note}}
15 -
16 16  === Long Story ===
17 17  
18 -The first requirement for installing WOLips is that you have Eclipse. It is recommended that you install Eclipse 3.4.2 to use WOLips. To install Eclipse, go to the [[Eclipse 3.4.2 Download Site>>http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/release/ganymede/sr2]] and download (Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers recommended) the build that matches your operating system and uncompress it.
13 +The first requirement for installing WOLips is that you have Eclipse. It is recommended that you install Eclipse 3.6.1 and use WOLips 3.6 Stable. To install Eclipse, go to the [[Eclipse 3.6.1 Download Site>>http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/release/helios/sr1]] and download (Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers recommended) the build that matches your operating system/processor and uncompress it.
19 19  
20 20  {{warning}}
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22 -To avoid weird behavior, the complete path to the Eclipse executable must have *NO* spaces in it. Probably wise to ensure likewise with your workspace directory path. Your workspace should not include dashes either. You have been warned! :-)
17 +To avoid weird behavior, the complete path to the Eclipse executable must have *NO* spaces in it. Probably wise to ensure likewise with your workspace directory path. Your workspace should not include dashes either. You have been warned\! :-)
23 23  
24 24  {{/warning}}
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33 33  
34 34  ----
35 35  
36 -3. The first time you launch Eclipse, you will be taken to the Welcome screen. You can review the Welcome content if you would like. When you are finished, select the "Workbench" icon on the right side, as pictured below. After this there is a small pane in the lower right status bar, where you can look up the Welcome screen again.
31 +3. The first time you launch Eclipse, you will be taken to the Welcome screen. You can review the Welcome content if you would like and the tutorials are useful if you are unfamiliar with the platform. When you are finished, select the "Workbench" icon on the right side, as pictured below.
37 37  
38 -[[image:Picture3a.png]]
33 +[[image:ecplipse-start.png]]
39 39  
35 +After this there is a small pane in the lower right status bar, where you can look up the Welcome screen again.
36 +
37 +[[image:restore-welcome.png]]
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40 40  ----
41 41  
42 -4. First, let's verify that you're running Eclipse with Java 5. Go to the "Eclipse" menu, and select "About Eclipse SDK"
41 +4. First, let's verify that you're running Eclipse with Java 5. Go to the "Eclipse" menu, and select "About Eclipse"
43 43  
44 -[[image:Picture 14.png]]
43 +[[image:AboutEclipse.png]]
45 45  
46 46  ----
47 47  
48 -5. On the About dialog, choose "Configuration Details"
47 +5. On the About dialog, click "Installation Details"
49 49  
50 -[[image:AboutEclipse.png]]
49 +[[image:AboutEclipseDialog.png]]
51 51  
52 52  ----
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54 -6. Scroll down until you find "java.vm.version" and verify that it is listed as some variant of 1.5.x or 1.6.x (the exact version is not important)
53 +6. Click "Configuration" and Scroll down until you find "java.version" and verify that it is listed as some variant of 1.5.x or 1.6.x (the exact version is not important)
55 55  
56 -[[image:Configuration.jpg]]
55 +[[image:JavaVersionCheck.png]]
57 57  
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62 62  ----
63 63  
64 -8. Currently you have a stock Eclipse installation which will allow you to do normal Java development, but it does not contain any of the WOLips plugins, so you will not have any of the WebObjects development tools. To begin your WOLips installation, from the Eclipse menu, select **Help** => **Software Updates...**. This opens the "Software Updates and Add-ons" panel.
63 +8. Currently you have a stock Eclipse installation which will allow you to do normal Java development, but it does not contain any of the WOLips plugins, so you will not have any of the WebObjects development tools. To begin your WOLips installation, from within Eclipse, select **Help** => **Install New Software...**
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66 -[[image:HelpSoftwareUpdate.jpg]]
65 +[[image:InstallNewSoftware.png]]
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68 68  ----
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70 -9. The "Installed Software" tab is selected. Click the **Available Software** tab to display the current list of update sites that are available in your Eclipse install:
69 +9. This opens the "Install" panel where you can specify sites for Eclipse to download new software features. This dialog allows you to add/inspect any software features you have downloaded or were included in your default install of Eclipse. You can click "Available Software Sites" to see what was included by default.
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72 -[[image:SoftwareUpdates.jpg]]
71 +[[image:InstallPanel.png]]
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74 74  ----
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76 -10. The first time you go through this process, you will need to add the WOLips site to the list. After the initial install, you can skip this step and just select the already existing WOLips site instead. To continue, select "Add Site..." on the right hand side. The "Add Site" panel appears. In the Location field, enter the URL for the "stable" version of WOLips: [[http://webobjects.mdimension.com/wolips/stable]] and click OK.
75 +10. To install WOLips you will need to add the WOLips update site to Eclipse. You do this by clicking the "Add" button.  In the Name field you can enter a name for your update site. The name is arbitrary but since you could have multiple similar update sites you should give it a name that leaves no doubt about what it is. In the Location field, enter the URL for the version of WOLips that matches your version of Eclipse (See the "Short Story" at the top of this page) and click OK.
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78 -[[image:SoftwareUpdatesAddSite.jpg]]
77 +[[image:AddWOLipsSite.png]]
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82 -~11. You are returned to the "Software Updates and Add-ons" panel, the WOLips site having been added to the list, and fully expanded to display all its offerings. Select only **Standard Install** (with all its components).
81 +~11. You are returned to the "Install" panel, the WOLips site having been added to the list, and fully expanded to display all its offerings. Select features you want. If you're just getting started with WOLips you should select "WOLips" and "WOLips Goodies." Leave the other options until you are more familiar with Eclipse and WOLips and decide that you need them. (Here are some [[Other WOLips Install Options]].)  After selecting the options you want, click "Next." You'll briefly see a progress bar while Eclipse "calculates requirements and dependencies."
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84 -Leave the other options until you are more familiar with Eclipse and WOLips and decide that you need them. (Here are some [[Other WOLips Install Options]].)
83 +[[image:SelectFeatures.png||border="1"]]
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86 -Depending on your platform, you should remove either "WOLips Goodies Win" (if you're on a Mac) or "WOLips Goodies Mac" (if ... **gasp!**):
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88 -[[image:SoftwareUpdatesWOLipsAdded.jpg]]
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90 90  ----
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92 -12. Click **Install...** at the upper right. You'll briefly see a Progress Information panel, while Eclipse "calculates requirements and dependencies":
87 +12. You'll see an "Install" panel, asking you to Review and Confirm selected items to be installed.
93 93  
94 -[[image:ProgressInformation.jpg]]
89 +[[image:InstallConfirm.png]]
95 95  
96 -after which, you'll see an "Install" panel, asking you to Review and Confirm selected items to be installed:
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98 -[[image:InstallReviewConfirm.jpg]]
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102 -13. Click **Next >**. The next dialog contains the license agreements for the selected features. After reviewing the agreements (you DO review your license agreements, right :-) ), select "I accept the terms of the license agreements". Selecting this radio button will accept the license agreements for **all** of the features listed. Click **Finish** to continue.
93 +13. Click **Next >**. The next dialog contains the license agreements for the selected features. After reviewing the agreements (you DO review your license agreements, right :-) ), select "I accept the terms of the license agreement." Selecting this radio button will accept the license agreements for **all** of the features listed. Click **Finish** to continue. You may also get a warning about "unsigned content." Click "OK" to dismiss that dialog and continue the install.
103 103  
104 -[[image:InstallReviewLicenses.jpg]]
95 +[[image:LicenseConfirm.png]]
105 105  
106 106  ----
107 107  
108 -14. Eclipse will now download and install all the selected features and plugins. When it has completed, it will prompt you to restart Eclipse. Select **Yes**.
99 +14. Eclipse will now download and install all the selected features and plugins. When it has completed, it will prompt you to restart Eclipse. Select "Restart Now."
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110 -[[image:RestartEclipsePrompt.jpg]]
101 +[[image:restart.png]]
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