Import a user defined checkstyle eclipse

Question

I have a user defined checkstyle xml file and jar file. How can I import the xml and jar file in eclipse.

Should I install eclipse checkstyle plugin and then import my user defined check style in it or is there any alternate way

Answer 1

Go to Preferences -> Checkstyle. In the Global Check Configurations box you can specify your own files.

Answer 2

If by user defined checkstyle, you mean you created some new rules and want them to be a part of your checkstyle, then you can do it like following :

1. Create plugin project and add your custom checks there.
2. Make appropriate changes to plugin.xml, checkstyle_packages.xml.
3. Export the project as Deployable Plug-ins and fragments (Export > Plug-in Developement)
4. Copy the jar file to Eclipse Plugin folde, so no need to install your custom check .

You can refer this tutorial