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Re: [linuxtools-dev] new Linux Tools plug-in idea

On 03/31/2011 02:29 AM, James Blackburn wrote:
> Hi Corey,
>
> This should be straightforward-ish to do using the CDT template engine.
>    I've battled against this reasonably recently so can give pointers as
> and when you get stuck...
> http://help.eclipse.org/helios/topic/org.eclipse.cdt.doc.isv/guide/projectTemplateEngine/index.html
>
> On 31 March 2011 02:36, Corey Ashford <cjashfor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:cjashfor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>
>     Hello,
>
> I've been tossing around the idea in my head about a nice little plug-in
>     to add to the Linux tools suite is CDT C project creation wizard that
>     automates the steps shown here:
>
> http://wiki.eclipse.org/HowTo_use_the_CDT_to_navigate_Linux_kernel_source
>
>
> Neat. I notice the wiki entry isn't parented, perhaps you should link to
> it from the CDT FAQ?

It is linked to via "contribute articles", but putting it in the FAQ is an interesting idea.

>
>     The wizard would prompt for a few things, like the processor
>     architecture (x86, etc.), and any special gcc compilation switches
> needed, but it would do all of the rest of the configuration on its own.
>
>
> This should all be possible using the template engine and some XML.
> Cheers,
> James

Really?...wow!  All via XML?

I'll look into this.  Thanks for the tips!

- Corey


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