Eclipse/Aptana/Classic Install Manager ?

[Ronaldo]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has got Aptana working in Eclipse 3.4. I need the java, php and javascript environment all together, along with some plugins of my own.
But I'd also like some javascript auto-completion or at least some Ext-recognition. (Yes I know, I want it all).
So I read Jack's options for code-completion of Ext (http://extjs.com/blog/2008/02/01/ides-plugins-and-tools-for-ext-js-20/).

The Aptana site (http://update.aptana.com/install/studio/3.2/) tells me to configure a Classic Install Manager (http://www.aptana.com/docs/index.php/Plugging_Aptana_into_an_existing_Eclipse_configuration#Eclipse_3.4_Instructions) before installing the Aptana plugin. Hey, guess what, I ain't got no General -> Capabilities item in my preferences of Eclipse Version 3.4.1, Build M20080911-1700.

I'd appreciate it if anyone wants to share his/hers experiences.

Cheers,
Ronaldo

[pcolton]

It looks like they may have removed the classic update system in Eclipse 3.4.1. We'll investigate this and come up with a workaround or solution.

You may want to visit the Aptana forums ( http://www.aptana.com/forums ) and/or use our ticket system to track the status of this issue (by posting a ticket).

Thanks,
Paul

[danh2000]

Checks out the SPKET plugin.

http://spket.com/

The autcomplete is un-rivaled (IMHO) - it also completes config options for Ext components.

[wlee]

I'll add in my 2 cents here.

I don't think Eclipse 3.2.x will work with the spket plugin. At least I haven't been able to get it to work.

[Eric Suen]

I don't think Eclipse 3.2.x will work with the spket plugin. At least I haven't been able to get it to work.
I think you may do something wrong, because I have tried Eclipse 3.2.1 and it works fine, you have to make sure you install Spket correctly, and make sure the JavaScript file is open using "Spket JavaScript Editor" if you have other JavaScript Editor installed.

[Ronaldo]

OK, thanks for all the replies.
I searched the Aptana forum, and it appears it doesn't work with Eclipse 3.4(.1) yet, as you can see here (http://forums.aptana.com/viewtopic.php?t=6261&highlight=eclipse).

So I'll try SpktIDE instead for now.

Ronaldo

[wlee]

I think you may do something wrong, because I have tried Eclipse 3.2.1 and it works fine, you have to make sure you install Spket correctly, and make sure the JavaScript file is open using "Spket JavaScript Editor" if you have other JavaScript Editor installed.


I made sure my perspective was SPKET and I still wasn't getting any code complete. Regardless, I'm not too overly concerned about it. I was able to do all the steps detailed in the Blog by Jack.