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P2 Environment Export/Visualization
Description
The idea for this proposal is based on the description in [The idea for this proposal has been based on that described in bug 267275.
The project will entail adding the ability to export the current state of the system, as well as the requested change in the event of a failure. This function would probably be added to the resolution page of the install wizard in the event of a failure, though switches could also be added to applicable command line applications as well. The dump will likely written in XML and would likely include the current profile, the IUs changed (and how, removal, installation), and
Closely tied to the ability to export is importing the dump, the tool will need to be able to recreate the system in memory and trace the failed resolution, either by re-executing it or possibly through information available in the export.
Creating a visual representation of the state will likely be a difficult step in the project, though the process may be simplified if an existing Eclipse project contains visual elements similar to those required here that could be imported.