How to extend the Eclipse Java Editor to add coloured overlays
- by Gavin Clarke
I have an idea for an Eclipse plugin which I've been toying with. I need to be able to extend the Eclipse Java Editor component and add coloured overlays to the code based on pluggable external metrics. Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be any kind of syntax highlighting extension point.
Does anyone know how I might be able to extend the exisitng eclipse Java Editor to add custom highlighting rules?
Bear in mind I'm new to Eclipse plugin programming so please give as much detail as possible.