

NOTE: Java 17 requires you to add several Java virtual machine arguments to get BDT's WindowBuilder to open ARC files. This page describes how to set up a development computer for those plug-ins so that you can develop BBj code for the current versions of BBj, versions 22.xx, with the latest Java 11 or Java 17 LTS (“Long Term Support” release) and the correct version of Eclipse for Java Developers. After clicking OK, the palette is installed and all visual components are accessible.BASIS offers BDT and Enterprise Manager plug-ins for the Eclipse IDE, as well as the experimental BBjUtilities plug-in of additional utilities. Select the preferred Visual Bean classes (or select all) and give the classes suitable names after selecting "" in the Category drop-down list. This is located in the respective folders in the Engine installation path or the Desktop installation path.ģ. Navigate to and select the 'arcobjects.jar' package. Activate the design view of the project and right-click the palette. Installing the ArcObjects Visual Beans Palette in Eclipseġ. Right-click the BasicViewer.java file in the Project Explorer window and select Open With > WindowBuilder Editor. Start a new ArcObjects project (preferably a Basic Viewer). In some cases, a failure to install some of these option(s) results in WindowBuilder becoming inactive in Eclipse.ģ. It is recommended that all options be selected and installed. Screen shot of windowbuilder installation in eclipse Follow the steps for installing the new Eclipse plug-in and use the following URL in the 'location' field.


Proceed by installing the Eclipse plug-in.ī. Check the appropriate box to select the necessary plug-in(s) from the list of options presented.

Copy the URL shown, and set up an update site. In the top-right corner and click the symbol. Click 'Learn More' to open 'WindowBuilder Pro GUI Designer' in Eclipse. Go to Help > Eclipse Marketplace, and type 'WindowBuilder' in the search bar. In Eclipse, perform either of the two sub-steps:Ī. For versions without WindowBuilder, please follow the steps below to install it as a plug-in. Some versions of Eclipse are pre-installed with WindowBuilder.
