Designer on Windows 10: unable to instantiate class

Setup, Configuration and Use Beginners
#1

I installed designer on Windows 10.
Worked to the point that I could see config files, and open them.
However, under the file menu there is no “Save File” or “Save As” option.
I closed the designer and reopened it, and it came up with the following error:
Plug-in “org.openhab.designer.ui” was unable to instantiate class “org.openhab.designer.ui.internal.views.ConfigNavigator”.

I read through the forum and did not find anythign elated to it.

I am running the 32-bit Java Platform Se binary 32-bit. It it working as the Arduino IDE is using the same Java platform.

Three full days in openHAB and only problems :frowning:

#2

I had it up and running in six hours one year ago …

#3

Clearly indicates you must be smarter than me :smile:
I have done Linux occasionally, hence, a lot of things are not understood, such as ownership, why a user openhab, can I own the files.

So, any idea why the designer throws an error?
Any alternatives working the config files?

#4

No. Maybe you have to reinstall it?

Yes, you could use the openHAB 2 Designer:
http://www.eclipse.org/smarthome/documentation/community/downloads.html

Definitely not :grinning:

But: I’ve never used the demo, just for reference purposes (“How does a timer work?”).
And before I tried something to setup, I read the wiki, it helps in most cases.

Have fun.

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#5

Have you tried to ‘right-click’ on your mouse when editing a file. This will reveal a number of options for saving etc…(at least for openHAB 2 designer anyway)

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#6

@sihui: that did it! – The re-installed.
I noticed when I launched it that it creates the odd file and directory, which may have gotten corrupted on exit.
You are a life-saver! Thanks again!

#7

@MikeD: Thanks… strange as it seems, the right-click menu has these option.
However, I would have expected these under the File menu as well :sunglasses: