Writing MIPAV plugins without MIPAV source code

You can use Eclipse to develop plugins for MIPAV without access to the MIPAV source code.

Requirements

First, you'll need to download the following software. Note that Java may already be installed on your system. Find out what version of Java you have here.

• Java SE Development Kit. Version 1.5 or higher is needed. Download here
• Eclipse IDE for Java Developers. The current version is required. Download here
• A release of MIPAV. Available here
• The following files:
  • File:PlugInDialogNewGeneric2.java
  • File:PlugInAlgorithmNewGeneric2.java
  • File:PlugInNewGeneric2.java

Installation

Installation should be completed in the following order.