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| − | Note: | + | Note: All materials provided are useful, but some may predate the [http://www-03.ibm.com/able/news/eclipse_introduces_iaccessible2.html Eclipse accessibility API upgrade] which occurred with the release of Eclipse 3.6 (Helios) in June, 2010. |
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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*[http://www.eclipsecon.org/2004/EclipseCon_2004_TechnicalTrackPresentations/06_Harris.pdf General Introduction] (last updated 2004) | *[http://www.eclipsecon.org/2004/EclipseCon_2004_TechnicalTrackPresentations/06_Harris.pdf General Introduction] (last updated 2004) | ||
*[http://www.eclipse.org/articles/article.php?file=Article-Accessibility351/index.html Designing Accessible Plug-ins for Eclipse] (last updated 2009) | *[http://www.eclipse.org/articles/article.php?file=Article-Accessibility351/index.html Designing Accessible Plug-ins for Eclipse] (last updated 2009) | ||
| + | *[http://help.eclipse.org/indigo/index.jsp?topic=%2Forg.eclipse.platform.doc.user%2Fconcepts%2Faccessibility%2Faccessmain.htm Accessibility Features in Eclipse] (from the Eclipse Help system) | ||
| + | *[http://help.eclipse.org/indigo/index.jsp?topic=%2Forg.eclipse.platform.doc.isv%2Fguide%2FwrkAdv_accessibility.htm Tips for Making Accessible User Interfaces] (from the Eclipse Help system) | ||
== Checklist == | == Checklist == | ||
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== Bugs == | == Bugs == | ||
| − | Eclipse is an open source project. Testing, bug filing/triage, documentation and code contributions to the accessibility support are greatly appreciated. | + | Eclipse is an open source project. Testing, bug filing/triage, documentation and code contributions to the accessibility support are very welcome and greatly appreciated. |
When you run into an issue, check the [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/buglist.cgi?keywords=accessibility;keywords_type=allwords;resolution=---;query_format=advanced Eclipse accessibility bug list]. | When you run into an issue, check the [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/buglist.cgi?keywords=accessibility;keywords_type=allwords;resolution=---;query_format=advanced Eclipse accessibility bug list]. | ||
| − | If your issue isn't in the list, [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/enter_bug.cgi file an Eclipse accessibility bug] | + | If your issue isn't in the list, [https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/enter_bug.cgi?product=Platform&component=SWT&keywords=accessibility file an Eclipse accessibility bug]. |
For questions or more information, please [http://www.eclipse.org/swt/#contact use the SWT newsgroup] -- accessibility issues will be forwarded to the right person to answer them. | For questions or more information, please [http://www.eclipse.org/swt/#contact use the SWT newsgroup] -- accessibility issues will be forwarded to the right person to answer them. | ||
Revision as of 11:21, 17 November 2011
Accessible Eclipse Plug-ins
Note: All materials provided are useful, but some may predate the Eclipse accessibility API upgrade which occurred with the release of Eclipse 3.6 (Helios) in June, 2010.
Introduction
- General Introduction (last updated 2004)
- Designing Accessible Plug-ins for Eclipse (last updated 2009)
- Accessibility Features in Eclipse (from the Eclipse Help system)
- Tips for Making Accessible User Interfaces (from the Eclipse Help system)
Checklist
API
- SWT Accessibility API Reference (use this API to support accessibility in custom controls)
- Examples of Accessibility API Usage
Bugs
Eclipse is an open source project. Testing, bug filing/triage, documentation and code contributions to the accessibility support are very welcome and greatly appreciated.
When you run into an issue, check the Eclipse accessibility bug list.
If your issue isn't in the list, file an Eclipse accessibility bug.
For questions or more information, please use the SWT newsgroup -- accessibility issues will be forwarded to the right person to answer them.