How to use Beyond Compare 4 in eclipse with GIT on Linux platform 64bit

[LeonHardd80]

Hi to all,
I need help. I don’t know how to configure eclipse to use Beyond compare 4 on linux platform (64bit).
I use GIT (version 1.9.1) as versioning system.

There is a plugin, called “Beyond CVS Eclipse Plug-In” http://beyondcvs.sourceforge.net/, but it does not work with GIT.

I also followed the instructions of this page http://www.scootersoftware.com/vbull...hlight=eclipse
But it works only with local files.

moreover, it is not clear for me the instructions of the page http://www.scootersoftware.com/suppo...b_vcs#gitlinux

Is there a way to use beyond compare inside eclipse having GIT?
Thanks in advance. Leonardo

[Aaron]

Hello,

The only method we are aware of to incorporate with Git is to use the BeyondCVS plug-in. Otherwise, does Eclipse offer any other means to define an external diff tool? If so, we can incorporate and use those, as we do with these:
http://www.scootersoftware.com/support.php?zz=kb_vcs

We also have instructions on that page to define BC4 as Git's diff/merge tool in Linux, but this does not include Eclipse integration.

[LeonHardd80]

Hi,
thanks for your quick reply!
I have just updated my previous post, in order to include the page you have linked.
I have executed the instructions

Diff
Confirm that "bcompare" can be launched from Terminal. Then in a console window enter:
$ git config --global diff.tool bc3
$ git config --global difftool.bc3 trustExitCode true
To launch a diff using Beyond Compare, use the command "git difftool file.ext".

but, unfortunately, it is not clear for me what I have to do after these instructions.
what is changed inside eclipse after I ran these instructions in a shell. what is the next step?
thank you for your patience, Leonardo

[Aaron]

Sorry, those instructions aren't for Eclipse. I mentioned that section in case it helps call a Git Diff from the command line, outside of Eclipse. If Eclipse can hook into this with more recent versions, it might help, but I am not aware that it has this capability. The only method I know of to use a diff tool within Eclipse is BeyondCVS, which is a plug-in created by Chris and Nick of the open source community, and isn't managed by Scooter Software.

[LeonHardd80]

Hi,
after a lot of time, I found how to use Beyond compare inside Eclipse, in order to compare current file with GIT repository!

1) install the plugin "External Compare - Eclipse Plugin". You can download it from

https://sourceforge.net/projects/externalcompare


2) copy the 'org.dw.externalcompare_1.5.1006.jar' file into eclipse plugin folder: /opt/eclipse/plugins

3) under 'Windows/preferences' will now appear: “External Compare Plugin” option

4) insert /usr/bin/bcompare in'Compare editor' field.

5) now, default comparator will also open Beyond Compare.

6) be aware that it will operate with TEMPORARY files (in /tmp/). After Beyond Compare has been closed, they will be DELETED from disk! Copy them first!

I hope this helps!! Leonardo