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Building DataNucleus with Eclipse

DataNucleus can be easily developed using Eclipse 3.2+ (Eclipse classic, or RCP/Plugin - you need a version that supports "plugin development"). You also require JDK 1.5 and an SVN plug-in for Eclipse (Subclipse or Subversive).

To develop DataNucleus using Eclipse you need to checkout the DataNucleus projects from SVN. It's highly recommended to use a new Eclipse Workspace for DataNucleus projects.



Importing DataNucleus from SVN using Team Project Set

The quickest way to start is via the Team Project Set Eclipse feature. You need to download one of the below files and in Eclipse go to "File" -> "Import" -> "Team" -> "Team Project Set", then select the file downloaded and then "Finish".

Once importing has finished, you can develop DataNucleus.



Importing DataNucleus from SVN

Assuming that you dont have DataNucleus already checked out from SVN, in Eclipse go to "File" -> "Import" -> "Other" -> "Checkout Projects from SVN", and select the projects in SVN that you want to import. Repeat the process for all projects that you want to work with.

Once you have all of these projects imported then all can be built and you can develop DataNucleus.



Importing Checked-Out DataNucleus

Assuming that you already have DataNucleus checked out from SVN, in Eclipse go to "File"->"Import"->"Existing Projects" and specify the location where you have, for example, DataNucleus "core". This will then import the already created Eclipse project for "core".

Once you have all of these projects imported then all can be built and you can develop DataNucleus.