[news.eclipse.tools] Howto: Create an editor on which graphical object c

["Paul Sinnema" <paulsinnema@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

I'm writing a plug-in that is going to generate Java code from an ER (Entity
Relation) model using XSL. The input for the 'Model.xml' from which the XSL
get's it's input, is going to be created from a UML Class Diagram. I would
like to build an editor that can create the drawing from within Eclipse.

I can see this is going to be a lot of work, but I'm not afraid. To get me
started I need to know how to draw on an editor canvas (or something like
that). Can I create an editor that has no implementation for the paint
methods, which I can implement myself. If possible I would like to use SVG
for in- and output and drawing. I also need to know, how I can interact with
the editor (mouse-clicks, keys being pressed, etc....). Who can help?

Paul.