[news.eclipse.modeling.gmf] Re: Auto-generating tool commands (solved)

[Christophe Bouhier <dzonekl@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

I solved my problem, by extending the UnspecifiedTypeCreationTool class
and storing a parameter in the ExtendedData of the Request.
I can then pickup my parameter, using req.getParameters().

rgds Christophe


Christophe Bouhier wrote:
> Hi Alex,
>
> On the topic below discussed earlier.
>
> I want to add some data in a Tool, which can be passed along when the 
> semantic model element is created. (In a EditorHelper).
>
> As a tool, is initially defined as a UnspecifiedTypeCreationTool(),
> I wonder if somehow, I can set and pickup this data set in a ToolEntry, 
> in a Edit Helper.
>
> So:
>
> MyCustomPaletteFactory -> ToolEntry -> ? -> xEditHelper -> myData?
>               (myData)            
>
> Thank You, Christophe
>
>
>
>
>
> Christophe Bouhier wrote:
> > Thank you for confirming.
> >
> > I haven't used any of the GMF services, but from what I understand 
> > this is a plugin extension. If this is the case, how do I generate 
> > this from runtime (As I need access to the model first). Sorry might 
> > be a stupid question as I am not to familiar with the GMF services.. 
> > (Or actually this is more an RCP/plugin question perhaps).
> >
> > rgds, Christophe
> >
> > Alex Shatalin wrote:
> > > Hello Christophe,
> > >
> > > This use case is not covered with current code generators. So, you 
> > > have to create a custom code for it. I think you can start with 
> > > contributing your own creation tools via PaletteService.
> > >
> > > -----------------
> > > Alex Shatalin