Using the BlackBerry® JDE Plug-in for Eclipse™ update site, you can download and install Eclipse® update components directly into an Eclipse install.

Download the full installer for the BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse

Installation Instructions

If you’re using Java® 2 SDK, Standard Edition v6.0, obtain Update 16 of the Java 2 SDK v6.0 from the Sun Microsystems website before downloading the plug-in using the Eclipse Update Mechanism.

  1. From the Help menu, select Software Updates… to open the Software Updates and Add-ons window
  2. Select the Available Software tab
  3. Click the Add Site… button:
    1. In the Add Site dialog, type the URL http://www.blackberry.com/go/eclipseUpdate into the location text box
    2. Click the OK button, BlackBerry Update Site appears in the Available Software list
  4. Select the BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse item and one BlackBerry Component Pack item you want to work on
  5. Click the Install… button
  6. Click the Next > button
  7. Check I accept the terms of the license agreement radio button after reviewing licenses
  8. Click the Finish button to begin installation
  9. Note: You’ll need to enter your BlackBerry® Developer Zone login ID and password in an authentication dialog. Due to security policy, you may be authenticated multiple times. If you don’t have a Developer Zone login, register for access to the BlackBerry Developer Community
  10. After successfully downloading the files, you’ll be prompted to restart the Eclipse Platform. Choose to restart the platform

Technical Requirements

  • Windows® XP or Windows Vista™
  • 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 v5.0
  • Eclipse 3.4.0 or 3.4.1 are supported

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