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override a text entry from the framework in an Eclipse Scout application

I am using the eclipse-scout framework.

How can I override a Text entry in my application to replace an entry provided by the framework?

Solution

  • I can provide you an example coming from Bug 431234.

    Eclipse Scout Field - Bug 431234

    Open the NLS Editor for your Scout Application:

    • In the Scout Explorer View select Scout Projects > {your app} > {app}.shared > Text Provider Services > {App}TextProviderService.
    • And then in the Scout Object Properties View click on the Open NLS Editor... link.

    Add a new language with the appropriate tool button:

    Toolbutton 'New Language...' in the NLS Editor

    Choose the language in the dialog (Dutch in our example) and confirm with Ok:

    Add a Language Dialog

    You can uncheck the Hide inherited rows checkbox and set the key filter to NumberToo.

    NLS Editor

    Add a new entry with the New Entry tool button.

    Toolbutton 'New Entry...' in the NLS Editor

    In the Dialog prepare your new text entry:

    'New Entry' Dialog

    The warning only tells you that you are overriding a text defined in Scout RT. You click on the save button to close dialog. (More information in Bug 439590).

    The NLS Editor should display your version of the text.

    When you start your application with the appropriate language, you should see the difference:

    Eclipse Scout Field