Questions tagged [eclipse-3.5]

For issues relating to configuring or using Eclipse, version 3.5. Also known as Eclipse Galileo. Use this tag for questions which are specific to this Eclipse release, in most cases you should also specify the eclipse tag.

Eclipse 3.5 is an open source integrated development environment (IDE) with a very large user base and ecosystem. It is primarily used for Java development, but can be used for any programming language. Also known as Eclipse Galileo.

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How do I enable the column selection mode in Eclipse?

News wrote that Eclipse 3.5 finally supports column selection. Unfortunately I don't know HOW to enable it. I tried pressing the ALT-key like I am used to in Visual Studio and all other Microsoft products but that had no effect. How can I mark a…
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How to take emulator screenshots using Eclipse?

I need to take screenshots of an android application running on an emulator in Eclipse Galileo. Is there a built-in feature for this or do I have to download a plugin of some sorts?
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Difference between Eclipse Europa, Helios, Galileo

What is the difference between versions of Eclipse (Europa, Helios, Galileo)? Which is the best for desktop application?
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Display Eclipse tabs on several lines

I'm using eclipse galileo. Is it possible to display the tabs of my open files on several lines instead of using the >> sign. I still want a unique window to view the code though. If there is no such settings, do any plugin exists ?
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Can't Copy & Paste in Eclipse 3.5

I recently updated my Eclipse to the latest release 3.5 and since then I have a very annoying problem with c&p using the shortcuts. In an editor (xml, jsp, doesn't matter which one) I try to copy something and paste it somewhere else, nothing…
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Eclipse 3.5 Unable to install plugins

I really don't know what's going on with Eclipse 3.5 (3.5.0 or 3.5.1, same issues), but it's been now 2 days that I'm struggling with Eclipse to find a way to make the plugins installation work via the "Install New Software screen"!!! I have visited…
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Setting up Pylint with PyDev

I have installed pylint via easy_install. I can run pylint with success. But pydev refuses to use it. I checked "use pylint" I configured correct path I updated my python interpreter in eclipse to have pylit in pythonpath I use Eclipse…
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A new version of Eclipse just came out. Is there anything I can do to avoid having to manually hunt down my plugins again?

Galileo came out the other day, and even though plugins under Eclipse are, IMO, just a little bit easier to deal with than Netbeans, it would still be really awesome if there was a simple way for me to upgrade to the new version (and take my plugins…
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How to install the Android ADT Plugin in Eclipse?

I followed the instructions on ADT Plugin for Eclipse but I got this message when installing in Eclipse: Cannot complete the install because one or more required items could not be found Software being installed: Android Development Tools…
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Run Junit-Tests from several projects conveniently fast in Eclipse

Is there a way to run JUnit-Tests from several projects conveniently fast in Eclipse? The JUnit-Runner lets you define a package or a folder where from all contained tests are executed. Is there a way to do this with tests from several projects…
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Why do errors no longer appear in Eclipse's package explorer?

My project used to be fine - errors showed up in the file margin, the editor breadcrumb, the problems view and in the package explorer tree as little red X marks. Somewhat spontaneously though, it's stopped working properly. If I introduce an error…
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Eclipse (Galileo) : Why does "Initializing Java Tooling : 59%" take FOREVER?

New to Java and Eclipse. For some reason, the first time I load Eclipse on a given day, it freezes at "Initializing Java Tooling : 59%". Eventually, it gets past this and I can do my work. However, this "Initializing Java Tooling : 59%" stage…
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Java perspective is not visible in eclipse

I installed eclipse on a new unubtu install, via the package manager. I have Galileo. I copied my home directory from an older machine, and tried to open that workspace. Now I dont see any java perspective. (Possibly, all the info above is not…
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Why is Galileo update site empty?

I just installed Eclipse Galileo for Java developers and noticed that the update site list is empty. Does anyone else have the same problem? I don't know the URL's for the update sites.
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When to choose "Generate an activator..." when creating a new Eclipse plugin project

There are lots of Eclipse RCP tutorials that begin with the obvious first step: "Create a new plugin project..." It seems that approx. 70% of them specify checking the "Generate an activator, a Java class that controls the plug-in life cycle". The…
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