I really want to use the UML features on OSX, but it seems MyEclipseIDE programmatically prevents me from even TRYING to use it on OSX.

In another forum (http://www.myeclipseide.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=9004) it was said it's because of the following bug: https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=67384


Well, I ended up at that same bug report while trying to print using the Omundo UML plugin.

I fixed the issue by just putting "-Djava.awt.headless=true" in my eclipse.ini file and it works really well ... just I don't want to have to purchase another product when I already have paid for MyEclipse and use it for everything else.

Is there a way to make MyEclipseIDE let me try using the UML features without stopping me from even trying to use it?

Ben

benjc,

This is eclipse/apple bug and we can do nothing. See this discusion on eclipsezone
http://www.eclipsezone.com/eclipse/forums/t62663.html
There is possibility that eclipse/apple resolve this bug soon.

regards

So that must mean that Omondo uses pure SWT to do what they do then?

What about the headless=true fix that many on the bug have said solves the problems they've had?

The issue I have with what MyEclipseIDE is doing is that it completely prevents me from even trying the plugin on OSX ... so even if Apple released a new build of JDK 1.5 tomorrow, I couldn't use MyEclipseIDE UML until you provide a new build as well.

Is there a way for me to run the UML on OSX ... EVEN if it breaks, at least then I can play with the bug and solutions as everyone continues working on the solution.

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So that must mean that Omondo uses pure SWT to do what they do then?

almost, probably except stuff because you have to set headless=true

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What about the headless=true fix that many on the bug have said solves the problems they've had?

they use any stuff which call graphic systems (and maybe swing) and it break eclipse on OSX
your workaround is fine, probably

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The issue I have with what MyEclipseIDE is doing is that it completely prevents me from even trying the plugin on OSX ... so even if Apple released a new build of JDK 1.5 tomorrow, I couldn't use MyEclipseIDE UML until you provide a new build as well.

it is complete out of our control - if apple resolve bug, eclipse team must make code for swt_awt bridge (it is 'not implemented', now) and ME will work without new build

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Is there a way for me to run the UML on OSX ... EVEN if it breaks, at least then I can play with the bug and solutions as everyone continues working on the solution.

no, unfortunately - code for bridge is 'not implemented' in eclipse
for example, on linux it work with JDK 1.5.0, only - no different build ME, same build work fine with >= JDK 5.0, but doesn't work with jdk 1.4.x

this is sure : when apple/eclipse code is ready ME will work without new build

best