EclipseLink/UsingP2

Descriptions of the P2 repository layout can be found at: http://wiki.eclipse.org/EclipseLink/Infrastructure

This page outlines how to utilize the EclipseLink repositories with Eclipse.

Using EclipseLink's P2 Repositories

First it should be stated that P2 repositories can only be accessed with a P2 enabled provisioning system (such as is used in Eclipse), as such accessing the URL from a web browser will be of little use (though we also provide a landing page to help redirect potential users).

At the time of this writing the release repository hasn't yet been restructured into a single repository that provides access to all releases. However, the milestone and nightly repositories have been.

• Milestone Site: http://download.eclipse.org/rt/eclipselink/milestone-updates
• Nightly Build Site: http://download.eclipse.org/rt/eclipselink/nightly-updates

Using via a Target Platform

The P2 sites can be accessed through Eclipse via several means, though since EclipseLink is a RunTime project it is recommended that it be accessed via a Target Platform.

A Target Platform can be created, or modified by using the Preferences dialog under the Window menu and selecting "Target Platform" under "Plug-in Development". You can either choose "add" or "Edit" an existing platform. Once the platform dialog appears, choose "Add" and select "Software Site". Add or select one of the above sites.

Since not all dependencies are available in EclipseLink, and Eclipse will only evaluate the chosen repository. There will be dependencies that cannot be resolved. Unselect "Include Required Software".

Installing EclipseLink directly into the IDE

To install EclipseLink into the Eclipse IDE, use the "install new software" item from the help menu. You will then need to either add or select one of the links above. The site will then be parsed by Eclipse, and the available software will be displayed.

To see all available builds deselect "show only latest".

To show all available features, deselect "Group items by category"