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The BlackBerry® Java® Plug-in for Eclipse® is an Eclipse plug-in that improves productivity by providing an integrated BlackBerry smartphone specific development, debugging and simulation workflow.
The BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.5 includes an updated Eclipse® Software Update for the BlackBerry® Java® SDK v7.0. To download the BlackBerry Java 7.1 SDK, please use the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse Update Site.
Learn about the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse Update Site
Learn about the BlackBerry Java SDK v7.1 APIs
The v1.5 release increases productivity by integrating with time-saving Eclipse features and offers Eclipse Helios (3.6) and Indigo (3.7) support with the BlackBerry Development Eclipse Perspective that better organizes BlackBerry development views and menus for easier access. The v1.5 release adds many new features and fixes issues with v1.3.
Technical requirements
- Eclipse 3.6 Helios or 3.7 Indigo
- 32-bit Windows® XP, Windows Vista® or Windows 7 (Note: 64-bit versions require 32-bit Java® and Eclipse)
- Monitor with a resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher
- PC with Intel® Pentium® 4 processor or compatible (2.5 GHz or higher, 2 GB RAM, 1.5 GB HD free)
- Java SE Development Kit (JDK) 6, update 10 or later
- 4 GB of Memory
Downloads
BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.5 MR (updated Dec. 12, 2011)
View documentation for the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.5, including the Installation and Configuration Guide, Development Guide and Release Notes.
Eclipse updates
Use the update site to download and install the components directly into an Eclipse install. To see available components, add the following URL into the Eclipse update manager: http://www.blackberry.com/go/eclipseUpdate/3.6/java
To find out how to use the update site to download previous versions of the BlackBerry Java SDK, click on the Learn how to install link below.
Learn how to install the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse Update Site
New features
- Eclipse Indigo 3.7 support for the latest Eclipse support
- Support for .jad file loading, improving application loading behavior
- Ability to download and install the BlackBerry Plug-in into an existing Eclipse environment by providing the BlackBerry Plug-in through an Eclipse update site.
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