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The latest version of the BlackBerry® Java® Plug-in for Eclipse® v1.1, Beta 2, includes an updated Eclipse® Software Update for the BlackBerry SDK v5.0 Beta 5. The Eclipse Software Update includes updated APIs, including the OpenGL API.
The BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.1 Beta 2 improves the development cycle. With the next version of the BlackBerry® JDE Plug-in for Eclipse®, the name of the tool is being changed to the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.1. The new name makes it easier to find and use the BlackBerry Application Platform tools.
The BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse is an Eclipse plug-in that improves productivity by providing an integrated BlackBerry smartphone specific development, debugging and simulation workflow. The BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse has been updated to fit better within the Eclipse environment, making it easier for you to develop in Eclipse.
This release increases productivity by integrating with time-saving Eclipse features and offering a getting started page and the ability to target multiple BlackBerry OSs in a single workspace, which improves the development cycle.
Download the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.1 Beta 2
Note: The tool is supported on Windows® XP or Windows Vista™ (32-bit), but isn’t currently supported for 64-bit operating systems and Windows 7.
Documentation
View documentation for the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.1, including the Installation and Configuration Guide, Development Guide and Release Notes.
New Features
- Getting started page: Easy access to KB articles, videos and BlackBerry® Developer Zone content
- Support for Eclipse project artifacts and folder structures: Compatibility with source code control systems and Eclipse methodologies
- Leverage familiar Eclipse functionality for BlackBerry development: Enable use of Eclipse features such as multiple source folders in a project, Eclipse variables, file and folder linking in projects, refactoring, working sets and launch configurations, and inclusion/exclusion patterns in projects
- Support for multiple BlackBerry OS versions within a workspace: Reduced development time, cleaner project organization
- Define project properties in a BlackBerry Application Descriptor File: XML-based files enable easy maintenance and tracking of changes using a source control system
- Wizard to import sample applications or BlackBerry® Java® Development Environment (BlackBerry JDE) based projects into a workspace: Reduced development lifecycle
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BlackBerry Software Development Kit
The following software development kits (SDK) provide the necessary API definitions to create applications targeted for the OS version outlined in the SDK version:
- Eclipse Software Update for the BlackBerry SDK v4.2
- Eclipse Software Update for the BlackBerry SDK v4.3
- Eclipse Software Update for the BlackBerry SDK v4.5
- Eclipse Software Update for the BlackBerry SDK v4.6
- Eclipse Software Update for the BlackBerry SDK v4.7
- Eclipse Software Update for the BlackBerry SDK v5.0 Beta 2
To learn how to install the BlackBerry SDKs, review the Installing Eclipse Updates instructions below.
Installing Eclipse Updates
Use the update site to download and install the components directly into an Eclipse install. To see available components, add the following URL into the Eclipse update manager: http://www.blackberry.com/go/eclipseUpdate/3.5/java
Learn how to install the BlackBerry Plug-in for Eclipse Update Site
Technical Requirements
- Eclipse IDE for Java Developers v3.5.0
- Windows XP or Windows Vista 32-bit
- Monitor with a resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher
- PC with Intel® Pentium® 4 processor or compatible (3 GHz or higher, 1GB RAM, 1.5GB HD)
- Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition v6.0 (1.6.0_10 or higher)
Note: 64-bit operating systems and Windows 7 aren't currently supported.
Help Make the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse Even Better
Send your feedback on the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse to devsupport@rim.com or use the developer forums.
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