what clearcase plugin to use with eclipse

Question

Which Clearcase plugin should I use for eclipse 3.5+?

• which is easiest to use?
• which is most reliable?
• can any of the plugins handle workin

Answer 1

I found the open plugin to work perfectly:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/eclipse-ccase/ installed through the automatic updates and worked out of the box :)

Answer 2

The current page for IBM's adapter is here:

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24025674

It includes the following section:

Alternative installation Mechanism:

It is also possible to install the plugin using the eclipse update mechanism. The eclipse update URLs needed are as follows: SCM Adapter for Eclipse on Windows http://www3.software.ibm.com/ibmdl/pub/software/rationalsdp/clearcase/60/update/windows/

SCM Adapter for Eclipse on Solaris/Linux http://www3.software.ibm.com/ibmdl/pub/software/rationalsdp/clearcase/60/update/unix/

For a CLI install from a Linux system, try:

/path/to/eclipse -nosplash -application org.eclipse.equinox.p2.director \
-repository http://www3.software.ibm.com/ibmdl/pub/software/rationalsdp/clearcase/60/update/unix/ \
-installIU com.ibm.rational.clearcase.ccrefresh.feature.group,com.rational.clearcase.linux.feature.group

Answer 3

The ClearTeam Explorer (CTE) can be added to installed Eclipse instances and provides a deep integration with ClearCase. See the ClearCase V8.0.1 Knowledge Center topic:

Installation of the Rational ClearTeam Explorer for Eclipse

CTE was introduced in ClearCase V8.0 at which time it supported dynamic views and Web views. ClearCase V8.0.1.6 added snapshot view support. CTE immediately supported automatic views when they were introduced in ClearCase V8.0.1.7.

Answer 4

Good luck downloading the plugin it is 404.
You can add an update site

 Window>Preferences>Install/Update>Add...

 http://www3.software.ibm.com/ibmdl/pub/software/rationalsdp/clearcase/60/update/windows

There are problems with the plugin in 3.5. None of the menu or configurations work. However, it will handle multiple views, it will checkout.

Answer 5

I prefer this pluging: Can be installed automatically from Eclipse

Help -> Install New SW -> Add

http://eclipse-ccase.sourceforge.net/update/

Answer 6

If you must, ClearCase comes with an SCM Adapter when it is installed. Try using that.