MVKM-Java

Java implementation of the Multi-View Knowldge Model

The following describes how to set up a project in Eclipse and build it successfully

Import to Eclipse

There are two options to import MVKM-Java into Eclipse: using a Git fork or using a downloaded package. If you are not familiar with Git or GitHub, you should opt for the downloaded package.

Option A: GitHub

1. Fork the repository to use as a starting point.
   • Navigate to https://github.com/wdahl/MVKM-Java in your browser.
   • Click the "Fork" button in the top-right of the page.
   • Once your fork is ready, open the new repository's "Settings" by clicking the link in the menu bar on the right.
   • NOTE: GitHub only allows you to fork a project once. If you need to create multiple forks, you can follow these instructions.
2. Clone your new repository to your Eclipse workspace.
   • Open Eclipse and select the File → Import... menu item.
   • Select Git → Projects from Git, and click "Next >".
   • Select "URI" and click "Next >".
   • Enter your repository's clone URL in the "URI" field. The remaining fields in the "Location" and "Connection" groups will get automatically filled in.
   • Enter your GitHub credentials in the "Authentication" group, and click "Next >".
   • Select the master branch on the next screen, and click "Next >".
   • The default settings on the "Local Configuration" screen should work fine, click "Next >".
   • Make sure "Import existing projects" is selected, and click "Next >".
   • Eclipse should find and select the MVKM-Java automatically, click "Finish".

Option B: Downloaded Package

1. Download the project here. Don't unzip the ZIP file yet.
2. Create a new Java project in Eclipse.
   • From the menubar choose File → New → Java Project.
   • Give the project the name of your tool.
   • Click "Finish".
3. Import the source files.
   • Right-click (ctrl-click) onto the folder icon of your newly created project in the Package Explorer and select "Import..."`" from the menu that pops up.
   • Select General → Archive File, and click "Next >".
   • Navigate to the ZIP file you downloaded earlier in step 1, and click "Finish".