4.2.2.1.3.1. Installing the Pre-built Plug-in from the Yocto Project Eclipse Update Site

To install the Eclipse Yocto Plug-in from the update site, follow these steps:

  1. Start up the Eclipse IDE.

  2. In Eclipse, select "Install New Software" from the "Help" menu.

  3. Click "Add..." in the "Work with:" area.

  4. Enter http://downloads.yoctoproject.org/releases/eclipse-plugin/1.6.1/kepler in the URL field and provide a meaningful name in the "Name" field.

    Note

    If you are using Juno, use http://downloads.yoctoproject.org/releases/eclipse-plugin/1.6.1/juno in the URL field.
  5. Click "OK" to have the entry added to the "Work with:" drop-down list.

  6. Select the entry for the plug-in from the "Work with:" drop-down list.

  7. Check the boxes next to Yocto Project ADT Plug-in, Yocto Project Bitbake Commander Plug-in, and Yocto Project Documentation plug-in.

  8. Complete the remaining software installation steps and then restart the Eclipse IDE to finish the installation of the plug-in.