How to install Hibernate Tools in Eclipse?
Well, most convenient and safest way is to use JBoss update site within Eclipse software updates (Help -> Software Updates... -> Add Site...):
The latest stable release update site for JBoss Tools
There you can find Hibernate tools together with other handy JBoss plugins.
Find the stable version of the hibernate plugin (Zip or URL for auto update) in the below URL. http://www.jboss.org/tools/download
Do not install everything though. You just need:
- The entire All JBoss Tools 3.2.0 section
- Hibernate Tools (HT) from Application Development
- HT from Data Services
- JBoss Maven Hibernate Configurator from Maven Support and
- HT from Web and Java EE Development
That's all!
In 2013, you will be probably using the latest versions of Eclipse and Hibernate. For Eclipse-4.2.2. and JBoss Tools 4.0 you need:
- From the Abridged JBoss Tools 4.0, the JBoss Hibenate Tools section
- Hibernate Tools (HT) from Application Development
- HT from JBoss Data Services
- JBoss Maven Hibernate Configurator from Maven Support and
- HT from Web and Java EE Development
Then you are ready to go!