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CAPS Installation Guide

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • Windows operating system (64-bit)(Tried on Windows expecting same will work for other systems as well)
  • Internet connection
  • Sufficient disk space (at least 5GB free)

Step 1: Download and Install Java 8

  1. Visit the Java SE 8 Downloads page.
  2. Accept the license agreement and download the Windows x64 JRE.
  3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

  4. Verify the installation by opening the Command Prompt (Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter) and running: sh java -version

    Ensure it displays Java 1.8.

Step 2: Download and Install Eclipse Modeling Tools

  1. Visit the Eclipse download page.
  2. Download the Eclipse Installer for Windows (64-bit).
  3. Run the installer and select Advanced Mode. image-1746136653464.pngimage-1746136684270.png
  4. Choose Eclipse Modeling Tools as the package.
  5. Select the Product version as Photon and proceed with the installation and select the Java 1.8image-1746136849882.png
  6. Once installed, launch Eclipse.

Step 3: Install EMF

  1. Open Eclipse and go to Help → Install New Software.
  2. In the Work with: field, select All Available Sites.
  3. Search for EMF - Eclipse Modeling Framework.
  4. Check the box for Eclipse Modeling Framework SDK and proceed with the installation.
  5. Restart Eclipse when prompted.

Step 4: Install GMF Tooling

  1. Open Eclipse and navigate to Help → Install New Software.
  2. Click on Add... and enter the following:
    • Name: GMF Tooling
    • Location: https://download.eclipse.org/epsilon/updates/gmf-tooling/
  3. Select GMF Tooling and click Next.
  4. Complete the installation and restart Eclipse.

Step 5: Install Epsilon

  1. Open Eclipse and go to Help → Install New Software.
  2. Click Add... and enter:
    • Name: Epsilon
    • Location: https://download.eclipse.org/epsilon/updates/
  3. Select all the Epsilon components needed and proceed with the installation.
  4. Restart Eclipse when prompted.

Final Verification

After installation, verify that:

  • Java 8 is installed (java -version In Command Prompt)
  • Eclipse Modeling Tools launches without errors
  • EMF, GMF Tooling, and Epsilon are installed under Help → About Eclipse → Installation Details

This completes the setup process. You are now ready to use Eclipse for modeling and development!