The pre-requisites for the Scribble design time tools are:
Java
The design time tools are Java based, so you will need a suitable JVM (Java Virtual
Machine) to run the tools. If you also intend to generate Java APIs, for use at
runtime, then you will need a JDK (Java Development Kit).
Download the version 1.6 (or higher) from the
http://www.java.com. Once
downloaded, follow the instructions to install the JVM or JDK on your system.
Eclipse
The Scribble protocol descriptions can be edited using a standard text editor, and
the Scribble tools can be invoked using command line tools (as described in the
following chapter).
However it is also possible to use the Scribble tools from within the Eclipse
IDE environment, by installing the Scribble tools as plugins. If you wish to use
this approach, then you will need a version of Eclipse (3.6 or higher) which can
be downloaded from the Eclipse website:
http://www.eclipse.org.