This chapter will introduce you to the functionality that Hibernate Tools provide within Eclipse. That is a set of wizards and editors for simplifying the work with Hibernate.
4.1. Introduction
Hibernate Eclipse Tools include wizards for creating Hibernate mapping files, configuration files (.cfg.xml), revenge.xml as well as wizards for adjusting Console Configuration and Code Generation. Special structured and XML editors, editors for executing HQL and Criteria queries are also provided in Hibernate Console. Refer to Key Features section to find all benefits that you can take advantage of while using the tools within Eclipse.
Note:
Please note that these tools do not try to hide any functionality of Hibernate. The tools make working with Hibernate easier, but you are still encouraged/required to read the Hibernate Documentation to fully utilize Hibernate Tools and especially Hibernate it self.
4.1.1. Download base project
You can download example projects which are used as base for this chapter.
JPA base project is available here and base Java project is situated here.
