BlackBerry Plug-in for Eclipse

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Notes:

• If a previous version of the BlackBerry Java SDK 7.1.0 is installed, it should be uninstalled prior to installing the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v2.0.0 with the next version of the BlackBerry Java SDK 7.1
• If you're using Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition v6.0, obtain Update 16 of the Java 2 SDK v6.0 from the Oracle website before downloading the plug-in using the Eclipse Update Mechanism.

In your existing Eclipse environment, follow the steps below:

1. From the Help menu, select Install New Software to open the Install window.
2. Click Add:
1. In the Add Site dialog, type the URL http://www.blackberry.com/developers/jar/win/java into the location text box and specify BlackBerry Java Plug-in Update Site in the name text box.
2. Click OK, BlackBerry Update Site appears in the Available Software list.
3. Select the BlackBerry Java Plug-in item and at least one BlackBerry SDK you want to work with. Choose the version of the BlackBerry SDK which ensures that your application is compatible with your intended target market. Read more about SDK versions.
4. Click Next.
5. Click Next after reviewing the items to be installed.
6. Check I accept the terms of the license agreement after reviewing the licenses.
7. Click Finish to begin installation.
8. After successfully downloading the files, you'll be prompted to restart Eclipse.

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Installing Eclipse and the BlackBerry Plug-in for Eclipse on Windows

1. Double-click the setup application file.
2. On the Introduction screen, click Next.
3. Accept the terms of the license agreement.
4. Click Next.
5. Specify the folder where you want to install the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse and the Eclipse IDE.
6. Click Next.
7. On the Select Additional Tasks screen, select where you want the setup application to create shortcuts for the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse.
8. Click Next.
9. Review the information on the Pre-installation Summary screen and click Install.
10. Click Done.

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In your existing Eclipse environment with the BlackBerry Plug-in for Eclipse installed, follow the instructions below:

1. In the Eclipse Help menu, click Install New Software.
2. In the Work With drop-down list, click the BlackBerry Update Site.
3. Expand the BlackBerry Java Plug-in category and select the BlackBerry Java SDK that you want to install.
4. Click Next.
5. Accept the terms of the license agreement, and click Finish.
6. Click Yes to restart Eclipse.