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how to start an exe via eclipse plugin.xml button

We want to start a windows "exe" in eclipse "rcp"...

Windows "exe" lies in a folder which is at the relative path of "eclipse.exe".

Now we want to add a button next to an existing button at our eclipse "rcp"...

So when this button is clicked i want to call the windows "exe" which lies at a folder next to "eclipse.exe".

How can i get the relative path of "eclipse.exe" so that i can get into the folder of the "exe" that i want to run, name it windows "exe"...

Solution

  • Use Platform.getInstallLocation() to get the installation location (org.eclipse.core.runtime.Platform)

    URL installURL = Platform.getInstallLocation().getURL();