Install the Esri ArcObjects Visual Bean palette in Eclipse

1. Some versions of Eclipse are pre-installed with WindowBuilder. For versions without WindowBuilder, please follow the steps below to install it as a plug-in. In Eclipse, perform either of the two sub-steps:

a. Go to Help > Eclipse Marketplace, and type 'WindowBuilder' in the search bar. Click 'Learn More' to open 'WindowBuilder Pro GUI Designer' in Eclipse. Look for the download symbol

in the top-right corner and click the symbol. Copy the URL shown, and set up an update site. Check the appropriate box to select the necessary plug-in(s) from the list of options presented. Proceed by installing the Eclipse plug-in.

b. Follow the steps for installing the new Eclipse plug-in and use the following URL in the 'location' field. Give the update site a name.

Screen shot of windowbuilder installation in eclipse

2. Select the preferred options.

Note:
It is recommended that all options be selected and installed. In some cases, a failure to install some of these option(s) results in WindowBuilder becoming inactive in Eclipse.

3. Start a new ArcObjects project (preferably a Basic Viewer). Right-click the BasicViewer.java file in the Project Explorer window and select Open With > WindowBuilder Editor.

Installing the ArcObjects Visual Beans Palette in Eclipse
1. Activate the design view of the project and right-click the palette. Select the Import Jar option.

2. Navigate to and select the 'arcobjects.jar' package. This is located in the respective folders in the Engine installation path or the Desktop installation path.

3. Select the preferred Visual Bean classes (or select all) and give the classes suitable names after selecting "<New Category>" in the Category drop-down list. After clicking OK, the palette is installed and all visual components are accessible.

Eclipse visual palette with ArcObjects visual beans