GWT Designer Quick Start

1) Download and install the latest GWT Designer build into Eclipse 3.2, 3.3 or 3.4
     Note: GWT Designer requires GWT 1.2.22 or higher and Eclipse 3.2, 3.3 or 3.4
     for Windows, Linux or OSX

2) Activate the product using the Activation Wizard

3) Re-start Eclipse and configure Designer to point to your GWT toolkit installation using the Designer > GWT preferences (e.g., C:\gwt-windows-1.4.60).
     Linux Note: after setting the GWT installation directory, restart Eclipse for the
     setting to take effect.

4) Create a new GWT project using New > Project > Designer > GWT > GWT Java Project. Have it go ahead and create the optional GWT module.

5) You can edit the created GWT module class and create new GWT classes using the various Designer > GWT wizards.

6) Try the various panel types like AbsolutePanel, Grid, FlexTable, TabPanel, StackPanel, etc. All provide a rich editing experience.

7) If you create a new GWT Composite, you can embed it in another GWT window using the Choose Widget command.

8) You can edit CSS files and styles using integrated CSS support.

9) Create new RemoteServices to facilitate communication with the server. Rename your service class using integrated refactoring support.

10) You can test launch your GWT module by right-clicking on it and selecting Run As > GWT Application. You can also create a GWT Application launch configuration.

11) Internationalize your application and manage multiple locales.

12) Deploy your application using the Deploy Module command.