org.eclipse.pde.ui.templates
Interface ITemplateSection
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All Known Implementing Classes:
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AbstractTemplateSection,
BaseOptionTemplateSection,
OptionTemplateSection
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public interface ITemplateSection
This interface represents a section of the template wizard that generates a
new extension or plug-in. Typically, it maps to one wizard page, but more
complex sections may span several pages. Also note that in the very simple
cases it may not contribute any wizard pages.
If a section generates extensions, it should be written in such a way to be
used both in the 'New Extension' wizard and as a part of a new plug-in
project wizard. When used as part of the new plug-in project wizard, it may
appear alongside other templates and therefore should not do anything that
prevents it.
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Since:
- 2.0
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Restriction:
- This interface is not intended to be extended by clients.
getTemplateLocation
URL getTemplateLocation()
- Returns the URL of the zip file containing template files and directories
that will be created in the plug-in project. If URL protocol is 'file',
and the URL ends with a trailing file separator, an attempt will be made
to treat the URL as a root directory and iterate using standard Java I/O
classes. If template files are stored in a ZIP or JAR archive, the name
of the archive must be part of the URL.
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Returns:
- a template location URL
getLabel
String getLabel()
- Returns a presentable label the section.
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Returns:
- a template label
getDescription
String getDescription()
- Returns a description of the section. The description should explain what
extension will be used, what classes will be generated and how to test
that the generated code works properly.
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Returns:
- a template description
getReplacementString
String getReplacementString(
String fileName,
String key)
- Returns a replacement string for the provided key. When a token is found
in the template file with a form '$key$', the actual key is passed to
this method to obtain the replacement. If replacement is provided, it is
substituted for the token (including the '$' characters). Otherwise, it
is transfered as-is.
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Parameters:
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fileName
- the name of the file in which the key was found. You can use
it to return different values for different files. -
key
- the replacement key found in the template file
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Returns:
- replacement string for the provided key, or the key itself if not
found.
addPages
void addPages(
Wizard wizard)
- Adds template-related pages to the wizard. A typical section
implementation contributes one page, but complex sections may span
several pages.
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Parameters:
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wizard
- the host wizard to add pages into
getPage
WizardPage getPage(int pageIndex)
- Returns a wizard page at the provided index.
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Returns:
- wizard page index.
getPageCount
int getPageCount()
- Returns number of pages that are contributed by this template.
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getPagesAdded
boolean getPagesAdded()
- Tests whether this template have had a chance to create its pages. This
method returns true after 'addPages' has been called.
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Returns:
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true if wizard pages have been created by this
template.
getNumberOfWorkUnits
int getNumberOfWorkUnits()
- Returns the number of work units that this template will consume during
the execution. This number is used to calculate the total number of work
units when initializing the progress indicator.
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Returns:
- the number of work units
getDependencies
IPluginReference[] getDependencies(
String schemaVersion)
- Provides the list of template dependencies. A template may generate a
number of Java classes that reference classes and interfaces from other
plug-ins. By providing this list, a template enables the template wizard
to create the correct Java build path so that these classes and
interfaces are correctly resolved.
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Parameters:
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schemaVersion
- version of the target manifest, or null if older
manifest (prior to 3.0) will be created. Depending on the
manifest version, the list of dependencies may vary.
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Returns:
- an array of template dependencies
getUsedExtensionPoint
String getUsedExtensionPoint()
- Returns identifier of the extension point used in this section.
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Returns:
- extension point id if this section contributes into an extension
point or null if not applicable.
execute
void execute(
IProject project,
IPluginModelBase model,
IProgressMonitor monitor)
throws
CoreException
- Executes the template. As part of the execution, template may generate
resources under the provided project, and/or modify the plug-in model.
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Parameters:
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project
- the workspace project that contains the plug-in -
model
- structured representation of the plug-in manifest -
monitor
- progress monitor to indicate execution progress
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Throws:
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CoreException
getNewFiles
String[] getNewFiles()
- Returns an array of tokens representing new files and folders created by
this template section. The information is collected for the benefit of
build.properties
file so that the generated files and
folders are included in the binary build. The tokens will be added as-is
to the variable bin.includes
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and other syntax rules applicable to this variable can be used in this
method. For example:
return new String[]{"/icons/*.gif"};
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Returns:
- an array of strings that fully describe the files and folders
created by this template section as required by
bin.includes
variable in build.properties
file.
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