"New GWT Module" wizard generated results (proposa

[peterblazejewicz]

Hello,
I wonder if there is a requirement for "New GWT Module" wizard to generate default entry point implementation (class + gwt.xml entry tag). I understand that is easy way for someone to create new project from scratch with just few-clicks,
Could "New GWT Module" create correct module package, gwt.xml and no entry point file and module entry only? For example for project which all purpose is to serve as 3rd party/external library there is no need to create entry points at all.
Maybe you could change "New GWT Module" wizard window to have option "Create GWT EntryPoint" checked by default (contrary to "Create GWT MOdule" in new project creator wizard). That way your tool could be more productive also for people not writing any GUI classes in current project (no manual file deletion and module .xml modification required),
just idea,
regards,
Peter

[Konstantin.Scheglov]

I don't understand you fully.
Currently we create many things - package, gwt.xml, EntryPoint, several resource files in "public".

Can you describe, what exactly should be created for such empty GWT module?

[peterblazejewicz]

hi Konstantin,

let me explain:
- I want to have separate gwt library which will contain common code for use with web project and application project. These could be for example set of data transfer objects, no css or other content in static public folder
- I want to have separate gwt library which contains definitions of custom widgets including custom css and other static content.

For both above project I don't need entry point declaration in {$NAME}.gwt.xml module and don't need entry point implementation class.
I don't say that's wrong that wizard creates default implementation and entry in gwt.xml file but it would be more flexible if that option could be disabled and new module wizard simply could simply create all usuall stuff excluding default impementation in "client" folder and excluding entry point information to gwt.xml. Otherwise one needs to delete generate file and remove generated entry from .gwt.xml.
That's just proposal, it could make GWT Designer even more flexible to generate different kind of gwt projects,

regards,
Peter

[Eric Clayberg]

Give this a try in the latest build.

The New GWT Module page has a new Create EntryPoint and public resources check box.

[peterblazejewicz]

hi Eric,
kudos, it's working!

I think you could update your docs to reflect that change (amongst others),

for example: "how to create common shareable widget library project?" subject:

#1
start "New GWT module" wizard

#2
enter your module name and package name:
"MyLibrary"
"com.company.code.mylibrary"

#3
uncheck "Create EntryPoint and public resources"

#4
customize generated gwt.xml to not use "client" folder (which is suggested for full-blown project but not especially for just code libraries)
- add information to include stylesheet (will need to be added/created by hand in public folder):

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<module>
   <inherits name="com.google.gwt.user.User"/>
   <stylesheet src="styles.css" />
   <source path="widgets" />
</module>

#5
now create "com.company.code.mylibrary.widgets" package and delete "client", "server" packages
#6
add your "styles.css" to "public" folder

from that point you can start using GWT Designer "design" view editor as usually.


BWT: I think "Create EntryPoint and public resources" option should be always checked on by default (it should not have "memory").

thanks,
regards,
Peter

[Eric Clayberg]

I think you could update your docs to reflect that change

.
Done.

for example: "how to create common shareable widget library project?" subject

Done.

I think "Create EntryPoint and public resources" option should be always checked on by default (it should not have "memory").

That is the case.