add parameters to eclipse.ini file

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I´m creating a plugin here and to execute it correctly, we need to set the original parameter -Xmx512m to -Xmx1536m (1,5GB).

Is there any way of doing this programmatically, when I´m installing the plugin? Or any other way?

Thanks a lot

[This blog](http://pweclipse.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/p2-can-update-your-eclipseini.html) talks about using the p2 installer for this — greg-449, Feb 27 '15 at 17:47
Thanks a lot for the link. But do you have anything about how to add p2 to my plugin development? — Rafael Barioni, Feb 27 '15 at 17:50

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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You can use a p2 touchpoint to add/modify JVM arguments to the host Eclipse installation. It's not terribly difficult but neither is it trivial. Start with this documentation (too detailed to summarize here). This other SO question and answer also has an example, but with less explanation.

Basically, you'll need to include an appropriately configured p2.inf file in your installable feature.

edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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answered Feb 27 '15 at 17:49

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Thanks. Should I add the p2.inf file to my project or to my Feature Project? – Rafael Barioni Feb 27 '15 at 19:16
I'm pretty sure it belongs in the Feature project, since that's usually the Installable Unit; but check the documentation to be sure. – E-Riz Feb 27 '15 at 23:21
Sorry, but I´m quite new to plugin development and to p2, as well. Do you have any good material so I can start with it? Thanks again for the help. – Rafael Barioni Mar 02 '15 at 12:33
There are 2 links in my answer. – E-Riz Mar 03 '15 at 13:47

add parameters to eclipse.ini file

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