Using the Software Updates and Add-ons window to install the integration plug-ins

After all the software has been installed, use Eclipse facilities to link IBM® Rational® Rhapsody® functionality into the Eclipse IDE.

About this task

The following instructions are based on Eclipse 3.5.2.

Procedure

  1. Open Eclipse and select Help > Install New Software.
  2. On the Available Software page, click Add.
  3. On the Add Site page, click Local to display the directories on your computer.
  4. Navigate to the Rational Rhapsody installation path and highlight the Eclipse folder. Click OK.
  5. On the Available Software page, expand the list of Rational Rhapsody and Eclipse selections.
  6. Select only one of the Rational Rhapsody plug-ins for Eclipse and click Next. For a description of each choice, look in the Details area of the Available Software page.
    • Rhapsody Platform Integration permits developers to work on a Rational Rhapsody project completely within Eclipse. Rational Rhapsody does not need to be open for this implementation. This integration can be used for C, C++, or Java application development in a Windows environment only.
    • Rhapsody Workflow Integration allows the software developer to work in Rational Rhapsody and use some Eclipse features through Rational Rhapsody menu options. This integration can be used for C, C++, and Java development in either Windows or Linux environments. Both Eclipse and Rational Rhapsody must be open when the developer is using this integration.
  7. On the Install Details page, click Next.
    Note: If the integration choice was previously installed, the wizard does an update instead. Review the information in the Details area of the Install Details page.
  8. On the Review License page, accept the terms of the license agreement and click Finish.
  9. On the Selection Needed page, select any certificates listed, and click OK.
  10. When the installation has finished, restart Eclipse.

Confirming Rational Rhapsody platform integration in Eclipse

Procedure

  1. In Eclipse, choose Help > About Eclipse SDK to open the About Eclipse SDK box.
  2. You see a Rational Rhapsody icon on the About Eclipse SDK box. If this icon does not appear, you are not set up for the Rational Rhapsody Platform Integration.

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