How to build a feature to a zip file using Tycho

问题:

I'm trying to export an Eclipse feature using Tycho, replacing the "Export Wizard" found on the Eclipse overview of the feature. The wizard gives the option for the export destination as a zip file. Is there a way to do the same with Tycho?

回答1:

In order to build a zip file with the feature and the feature's plug-ins, you need to add a module of the assembly packaging type eclipse-repository to your reactor:

• Add an eclipse-repository module with the same parent POM as the eclipse-feature module (in order to inherit the same target platform configuration).

• Create a category.xml file in the root of the new module with the following content:

  <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
  <site>
      <feature id="todo.your.feature.id" />
  </site>
  

• Add the new module to your root POM.