multiple instances of linux

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techCrazy - 13 Dec 2004 03:27 GMT

Hi guys,

Is it possible to run multiple instances of eclipse on linux. If so,
how?

I get a message saying "Workspace already in use" when I try to run a
second instance of eclipse.

Thanks.

-Mike

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Tilman Bohn - 13 Dec 2004 06:37 GMT

> Hi guys,
>
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> I get a message saying "Workspace already in use" when I try to run a
> second instance of eclipse.

Yes, and then it prompts you to select a different workspace. So
do that and it'll start up. At least version 3. If you're still using
eclipse 2, I don't remember if there was a way to get it to do this,
but you could always run another instance under a different user.

And if you're using v3 but want to use the same workspace: why?

Cheers, Tilman

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Robert Klemme - 13 Dec 2004 10:43 GMT

> > Hi guys,
> >
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> eclipse 2, I don't remember if there was a way to get it to do this,
> but you could always run another instance under a different user.

Yes there is a command line option in v2 that indicates the workspace to
use.

> And if you're using v3 but want to use the same workspace: why?

Regardless of version Eclipse does not allow two instances to concurrently
use the same workspace - all sorts of problems could arise of this.

What OP *can* do is open another window - that he doesn't get two
instances but two separate workspace views.

Kind regards

robert

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Tilman Bohn - 13 Dec 2004 11:56 GMT

[...]

> Yes there is a command line option in v2 that indicates the workspace to
> use.

Thought so, just wasn't sure.

>> And if you're using v3 but want to use the same workspace: why?
>
> Regardless of version Eclipse does not allow two instances to concurrently
> use the same workspace - all sorts of problems could arise of this.

I know that. My question was why the OP would want to do that in
the first place.

Cheers, Tilman

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Robert Klemme - 13 Dec 2004 12:27 GMT

> [...]
> > Yes there is a command line option in v2 that indicates the workspace to
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>
> I know that.

I know that you know. :-) That bit was really intended for the OP. Sorry
for not being clear enough.

> My question was why the OP would want to do that in
> the first place.

Yeah, that'd be interesting to learn.

Kind regards

robert

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techCrazy - 14 Dec 2004 01:40 GMT

Thanks for your help guys.

I went ahead and verified that I am using Eclipse 3.0

Also, I verified that the checkbox "Ask for workspace on startup" is
checked under "Startup and Shutdown" preferences but when I launch
eclipse from the commandline , it automatically goes to the last
project I was debugging. Running a second instance simply prints
"Workspace already in use" and then exits immediately. Any ideas to fix
this?

Also, how I find what workspace I am using? I looked at the Help->About
Eclipse. Couldn't find it there.

Thanks again.

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Tilman Bohn - 14 Dec 2004 06:55 GMT

> Thanks for your help guys.
>
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> "Workspace already in use" and then exits immediately. Any ideas to fix
> this?

Hmm. Are there any additional messages on the console?

> Also, how I find what workspace I am using? I looked at the Help->About
> Eclipse. Couldn't find it there.

I've never needed to do this, so maybe there's a better way, but the
quickest way I can see is File -> Switch Workspace. The value in the
combobox should be the current workspace. Then simply cancel the dialog.

Cheers, Tilman

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