-= Overview =
+
+= Trace Compass RCP =
+
The Trace Compass RCP version is a stand-alone application based on Eclipse's
Rich Client Platform (RCP). The purpose of this is to provide a lightweight
application to view and analyze traces. It includes most standard features found
in the Trace Compass project.
-= Getting Started =
+== Getting Started ==
+
To start the Trace Compass RCP, go to the directory where it is installed and
then run the executable named '''tracecompass'''. During startup, the program
will create, if necessary, an Eclipse workspace under the user's home directory
Now the application can be used as described in the regular User Guide. (see
section [[#References | References]]).
-= Updating the application =
+== Updating the application ==
+
The RCP is pre-configured to point to the update site of its release "track".
For example, if you download a "nightly" RCP, it will update using that
"nightly" update site. These settings are configurable in the preferences, but
click on '''Help''' -> '''Check for Updates'''. If updates are available, a
standard Eclipse update dialog will offer their installation.
-= Opening a Trace =
+== Opening a Trace ==
+
To open a trace, click on the '''File''' menu and select '''Open Trace...'''.
A new dialog will show up for selecting a trace to open. Select a trace file
and then click on '''OK'''. Note that for traces that are directories
In both of the above cases, the trace will be linked to the default project.
-= References =
+== References ==
* [http://www.eclipse.org/tracecompass Trace Compass project]
* [http://www.lttng.org/ LTTng project]