Installing the Plug-In Using a Local Update Site or Directory

Use a local site or directory maintained by your organization to install the plugin from within Business Studio.

Prerequisites

Download the plugin software from the TIBCO download site. Typically, the package name has the format <plugin_name>_<version>_p2installer.zip.

Procedure

  1. Start Business Studio:
    • Windows: Select Start > All Programs > TIBCO > TIBCO_HOME > TIBCO Business Studio version_number > Studio for Designers.
    • Linux or Mac OS: Run the executable:TIBCO_HOME/studio/version_number/eclipse directory.
  2. Select Help > Install New Software to open Eclipse Update Manager.
  3. In the Install dialog box, click Add to add a new update site.
    Note: Repeat the following steps to add multiple repositories that contain the downloaded software packages.
    To manage the list of software sites select: Window > Preferences > Install/Update > Available Software Sites.
    1. In the Add Repository dialog box, click Archive, select the Eclipse plugin installation package, then click Open.
      The selected plugin installation package is added to the Location field.
    2. Provide a name for the repository. For example: TIBCO Plugin Update Site for <plug-in>. Click OK.
      The plug-in installation package is added to the list of available software in the Install dialog box.
  4. In the Install dialog box, select the plugin to install. Click Next.
    Note: You can select multiple plugins.
  5. In the Install Details dialog box, review the components. Click Next.
  6. In the Review Licenses dialog box, review the licenses, and click I accept the terms of the license agreement.
  7. Click Finish to start the installation.
  8. After the installation is finished, restart Business Studio.