[news.eclipse.tools.emf] Re: use EMF model from GEF

[Frank Budinsky <frankb@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Nikolaj,

I don't know what the current status of the EMF+GEF redbook is ... maybe someone
else does? I saw a draft a few weeks ago, but it still had a way to go.

Frank.


Nikolaj Berntsen wrote:

> > You can access the model from the EditingDomain returned by
> > getEditingDomain() of the generated editor. The EditingDomain is the central
> > holder of the model for an Editor. The model objects are retrieved by
> > calling getResourceSet() on it. After that you can get the children,
> > properties, etc., by calling adapt() on the editors adapter factory, using
> > the appropriate adapter type.
>
> Thanks Frank,
>
> I will see where that hint takes me (particularly I am a bit unsure
> which "appropriate adapter type"s you are thinking about, but is a big
> step closer!
>
> > I realize that this is a shameless plug, but if you're having trouble
> > getting your head around all of the framework pieces, our EMF book,
> > http://www.awprofessional.com/titles/0131425420 , is the best resource.
>
> It has already been ordered. I am still looking forward to the redbook
> about EMF+GEF. Do you know what the status is?
>
> /\/ikolaj