[news.eclipse.tools.jdt] Re: how to test new feature

[Carsten Lergenmüller <carsten.lergenmueller@xxxxxxxxxx>]

SeB.fr wrote:

> I try to use the PDE : Eclipse application run configuration to test out 
> my feature but I keep getting a :
> When in feature mode, plug-ins must be in the 'plugins' directory and 
> features in 'features' directory in the workspace,
> when I select the "Use features in the workspace (simulated normal 
> startup).
>
> I tried to export my feature and plugin to the "Workspace Data" 
> specified in the main tab of Eclipse Application run config, but this 
> does not work, I have also tried to export the feaure to the current 
> aclipse workspace but I still get the error message?
>
> What am I missing ?

Read the "Feature-based self-hosting" article at

http://dev.eclipse.org/viewcvs/index.cgi/pde-ui-home/working/feature-based-selfhosting.html?rev=HEAD

Following these instructions, when I start the Eclipse on the "[work 
area]/plugins" workspace, I can create a Launch configuration with the 
workspace "[work area]" and the "Use features in the workspace" mode.

Strangely, this does not work when I start up my Eclipse with another 
workspace, then I get the usual error message about the inproperly set 
up workspace.

Hope this helps,
Carsten