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Plug-in project option not available in Eclipse

I have installed eclipse Helios and want to create a plugin project. I select File --> New --> Project but there I do-not see the option for Plugin development. There are only 4 options-- General, CVS , Java and Examples.

Here are the eclipse details-- Eclipse IDE for Java Developers

Version: Helios Service Release 2 Build id: 20110218-0911

Do I need to configure anything in the eclipse settings or preferences for this?

Solution

  • You have to install the Eclipse for RCP and RAP Developers package of eclipse, not the one for Java Developers.

    http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/eclipse-rcp-and-rap-developers/indigosr1

    Edit: As an alternative you can install the plugins for plugin development into your existing installation. But this might require some fiddling.