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Simple Maven project for an ImageJ 1.x plugin

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This is an example Maven project implementing an ImageJ 1.x plugin.

For an example Maven project implementing an **ImageJ2 command**, see:
    https://github.com/imagej/example-imagej2-command

It is intended as an ideal starting point to develop new ImageJ 1.x plugins
in an IDE of your choice. You can even collaborate with developers using a
different IDE than you.

* In [Eclipse](http://eclipse.org), for example, it is as simple as
  _File &#8250; Import... &#8250; Existing Maven Project_.

* In [NetBeans](http://netbeans.org), it is even simpler:
  _File &#8250; Open Project_.

* The same works in [IntelliJ](http://jetbrains.net).

* If [jEdit](http://jedit.org) is your preferred IDE, you will need the
  [Maven Plugin](http://plugins.jedit.org/plugins/?MavenPlugin).

Die-hard command-line developers can use Maven directly by calling `mvn`
in the project root.

However you build the project, in the end you will have the `.jar` file
(called *artifact* in Maven speak) in the `target/` subdirectory.

To copy the artifact into the correct place, you can call
`mvn -Dscijava.app.directory=/path/to/ImageJ.app/`.
This will not only copy your artifact, but also all the dependencies. Restart
your ImageJ or call *Help &#8250; Refresh Menus* to see your plugin in the menus.

Developing plugins in an IDE is convenient, especially for debugging. To
that end, the plugin contains a `main` method which sets the `plugins.dir`
system property (so that the plugin is added to the Plugins menu), starts
ImageJ, loads an image and runs the plugin. See also
[this page](https://imagej.net/Debugging#Debugging_plugins_in_an_IDE_.28Netbeans.2C_IntelliJ.2C_Eclipse.2C_etc.29)
for information how ImageJ makes it easier to debug in IDEs.

Since this project is intended as a starting point for your own
developments, it is in the public domain.

How to use this project as a starting point
===========================================

1. Visit [this link](https://github.com/imagej/example-legacy-plugin/generate)
   to create a new repository in your space using this one as a template.

2. [Clone your new repository](https://help.github.com/en/articles/cloning-a-repository).

3. Edit the `pom.xml` file. Every entry should be pretty self-explanatory.
   In particular, change
    1. the *artifactId* (**NOTE**: should contain a '_' character)
    2. the *groupId*, ideally to a reverse domain name your organization owns
    3. the *version* (note that you typically want to use a version number
       ending in *-SNAPSHOT* to mark it as a work in progress rather than a
       final version)
    4. the *dependencies* (read how to specify the correct
       *groupId/artifactId/version* triplet
       [here](https://imagej.net/Maven#How_to_find_a_dependency.27s_groupId.2FartifactId.2Fversion_.28GAV.29.3F))
    5. the *developer* information
    6. the *scm* information

4. Remove the `Process_Pixels.java` file and add your own `.java` files
   to `src/main/java/<package>/` (if you need supporting files -- like icons
   -- in the resulting `.jar` file, put them into `src/main/resources/`)

5. Edit `src/main/resources/plugins.config`

6. Replace the contents of `README.md` with information about your project.

7. Make your initial
   [commit](https://help.github.com/en/desktop/contributing-to-projects/committing-and-reviewing-changes-to-your-project) and
   [push the results](https://help.github.com/en/articles/pushing-commits-to-a-remote-repository)!

### Eclipse: To ensure that Maven copies the plugin to your ImageJ folder

1. Go to _Run Configurations..._
2. Choose _Maven Build_
3. Add the following parameter:
    - name: `scijava.app.directory`
    - value: `/path/to/ImageJ.app/`

This ensures that the final `.jar` file will also be copied to
your ImageJ plugins folder everytime you run the Maven build.

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