Create an Eclipse plug-in project

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Customizing CARMA is done by creating Eclipse plug-in projects that handle the particular enhancement. This lesson guides you through creating an Eclipse plug-in project that is specialized for this CARMA tutorial.

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To create a new Eclipse plug-in project:

Procedure

  1. Start Developer for z/OS®.
  2. Select the Desired workspace.
  3. If you are starting with a clean workspace, minimize the Welcome Screen, and Create the new Developer for z/OS Eclipse plug-in Project from the current perspective by selecting File > New > Project.
  4. In the new project wizard, select Plug-in Development > Plug-in Project. Click Next.
  5. Enter the appropriate name for the project in the Project Name text field. Click Next.
  6. Ensure that the names in the Plug-in ID and the Plug-in Name text fields correlate with those specified with the particular plug-in project.
  7. Keep the default settings under Plug-in Options and Rich Client Application. Click Next.
  8. Clear the checkbox, Create a plug-in using one of the templates, and click Finish.
  9. If you are prompted to open the Plug-ins Perspective, select Yes to open that perspective now.

Results

The wizard closes and you see your project in the Package Explorer view of the Plug-ins Perspective.