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  • Eclipse: version 4.8 "Photon"
  • Papyrus: version 4.0.0
  • GenDoc: version 0.6.0

Note:   We have explored upgrading to a newer version, but had issues with Gendoc.    We will explore again when a new version of Eclipse comes available.

Eclipse

  • Eclipse “Photon” Modeling Tools package version 4.8 can be downloaded from here:
    https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/release/photon/r/eclipse-modeling-tools
  • Select the download link that is appropriate for the machine on which you will be making the install, i.e. "Windows 64-bit"
  • This results in the download of a zip file.
  • Note that Eclipse Photon requires a 1.8 compatible JVM
  • Extract the contents of the zip file to wherever you would like to install Eclipse. On a PC, "Program Files" is always a good option.
  • The content of the extracted files should look something like this:

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  • An "Available Software" screen comes up. Paste  your URL into the "Work with:" box and hit enter
  • There should be multiple "Papyrus" related packages available to install. Select only the box: "Papyrus" and make sure the others are not selected.
  • Click "Next" to install the product. The installation will check for dependencies and requirements
  • You will get a screen indicating what will be installed
    • Papyrus for UML
    • Papyrus for UML Developer Resources
  • Select Next 
  • The install will then prompt you to "Accept" the license agreement
  • Once accepted, you can select "Finish" and the installation process continues.
    Note:   The installation might take a while, and perhaps even appear to hang for a while.
    You can see in the lower right hand corner of Eclipse the progress on the install.

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  • When the installation is finished, restart Eclipse to begin to use Papyrus.
  • Go to "Window"→ "Perspective"→"Open Perspective"→ "Other" and select Papyrus.
  • You will now be in the Papyrus Perspective where you can begin to use Papyrus.

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  • In Eclipse, go to "Help" → "Install new software"
  • Click "Add" and enter Enter the GenDoc site: http://download.eclipse.org/gendoc/updates/releases/0.6.0/
    or https://download.eclipse.org/gendoc/updates/releases/0.7.2/2018-09/ as part of Papyrus 4.4.0 upgrade.
  • An "Add Repository" screen will come up prompting you for a "Name" for your site. Give it the name "Gendoc"
  • In your "Available Software" page, you can select this site from the scroll box in the "Work with" box section and hit enter.
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  • The "gendoc" package should show. Select this package and hit "Next".
  • Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
    Note:   You may get a warning message about installing software that contains unsigned content - select "Install anyway".
  • A Restart will be required to apply the changes.