Eclipse rcp plugin added to the target can be resolved at compile time, but not run time

Question

I've added a plugin to the target platform of my RAP application. I can reference it without issue without any problems while working on the project, and the compile happens without errors. The plugin also shows up in the plugin dependiencies library of my build path. However, when I run the application, the osgi framework gives me the exceptionA

org.osgi.framework.BundleException: The bundle "ate_rap_1.0.0.qualifier [98]" could not
be resolved. Reason: Missing Constraint: Require-Bundle: com.richclientgui.rcptoolbox;
bundle-version="0.0.0"

How do I add a plugin so that I can use it with my application?

Answer 1

First of all, do not use plugin dependencies when you work with OSGi. OSGi doesn't know about your those dependencies in your IDE, it only cares for the dependencies that a bundle defines in its bundle manifest. Therefore, you have to define a dependency in the MANIFEST.MF (Dependencies tab) instead.

Second, you have to add this bundle to your launch configuration. In Eclipse, go Run... -> Run Configurations... Select your launch config, go to the Bundles tab and check your additional plug-in. Before you launch, click on "Validate Bundles" in the Bundles tab.