in eclipse 3.61 getting error when trying to install google WindowMaker via updatesite

Question

im trying to install the google GUI builder "Window maker pro" im using eclipse Version: Helios Service Release 1 Build id: 20100917-0705. but im getting this error when trying to install via updatesite:

Software being installed: WindowBuilder Core 0.9.0.r36x201102111130 (org.eclipse.wb.core.feature.feature.group 0.9.0.r36x201102111130) Missing requirement: WindowBuilder Core 0.9.0.r36x201102111130 (org.eclipse.wb.core.feature.feature.group 0.9.0.r36x201102111130) requires 'org.eclipse.pde.feature.group 3.2.0' but it could not be found

what the hell is : org.eclipse.pde.feature.group 3.2.0

Answer 1

I think in that case the PDE (plugin development environment) is missing, Window Maker probably depends on this for its SWT/JFace part.

You could try adding the full PDE package from the eclipse software site directly. In Eclipse go to: Help - Install new software - Work with: http://download.eclipse.org/releases/helios

After a long update, a "General Purpose" node should appear in the list. After expanding the node, you should see "Eclipse Plug-in Development Environment". Try installing this first and then Window Maker Pro.

Alternatively, you can always use Yoxos - http://ondemand.yoxos.com/geteclipse/start - to fully customise your Eclipse installation.