Create an RCP Template

The first step in creating a fully-branded RCP product is to create a plug-in project with an RCP template

Select File > New... > Project > Plug-in Project. Click Next.

RCP project

Enter com.example.xyz for the name of the project. Click Next.

RCP content page

Choose Yes in the Rich Client Application section. Click Next.

RCP mail template

Press Finish.

A new plug-in project will be created and the manifest editor will open.

RCP Overview page

Click on the Launch an Eclipse application link in the Testing section. A splash screen will appear and go away. The fully-branded RCP mail application subsequently appears.

RCP mail application