Aptana Plugin for Eclipse and jQuery code assist

Question

I want to use autocomplete for jQuery in Eclipse. The Aptana Plugin is installed:

Aptana Web Development Tools
Version: 1.5.1.25495-787Y07jbcbrChz-Tq2k383275         


        

Answer 1

Also read this to get the code complete working.

https://aptanastudio.tenderapp.com/discussions/problems/356-jquery-code-assist-no-utility-function-support

Basically, you need to update the File Associations to make *.js files use the Aptana editor.

Answer 2

I had this same question as well.

What I use is the JSDT jQuery plugin for Eclipse Indigo (has to be this version though) It has basic functionality, but I like it. There is an installation guide in the wiki.

I also use Notepad++ for the autocomplete outside of Eclipse and to run jQuery snippets in a stand alone mode. The plugin for Notepad++ is located here.

Answer 3

Turn on JavaScript Code Assist Feature

When you install additional AJAX library support the Code Assist for that library isn't turned on by default.

To turn on the Code Assist feature after you install additional AJAX Libraries:

Preferences > Aptana > Editors > JavaScript > Code Assist > Check jQuery

Switch to the Aptana Perspective

If you just installed the Aptana plugin and are trying to get this to work you'll have to make sure you're using the Aptana Perspective to utilize the AJAX library Code Assist feature:

Window > Open Perspective > Other... > Aptana

Using Eclipse PDT with Aptana Plugin

I installed the Aptana plugin to Eclipse PDT and the jQuery Code Assist worked fine once I realized that I was still using the PDT PHP Perspective instead of the Aptana Perspective.

When I switched to the Aptana Perspective it started working.

Install Aptana Plugin before PDT

Sirokov pointed out that he was unable to get the Code Assist to work with PDT and Aptana Plugin unless he installed the Aptana Plugin first and then installed PDT second.

Answer 4

I actually Had a hard time finding out how to install Aptana Plugins , so I am adding this in hopes that if someone else is confused they find it helpful.

whether in Aptana itself or eclipse its the same.

Help >> Install Aptana Features . you will find all the plugins here

took me like 30 minutes to find it hopefully I can save that for someone else