I find it extremely useful to use the Ctrl(cmd)+o shortcut on Eclipse to find a member field or method in a class (and use it again to get the ones from the super class).
However, I would like to know if there is a similar way to quickly search in the project and/or workspace for a field or method you know the name of but not where it is (similarly to how it is done to find a type Ctrl(cmd)+Shift+T or a resource Ctrl(cmd)+Shift+R).
If is not available where can I request it?
ctrl+o (cmd+o) opens the quick outline where you can search for a method within the current class.
Pressing ctrl+o again extends the search scope to the complete class hierarchy.
The closest thing I know of is the Java Search, which allows you to specify searching for a method, field, class, etc. If you're in the Java or Java Browsing perspective, Ctrl+H will open the Search dialog with Java Search as the selected type.
If you want to request a feature or enhancement, enter it into Eclipse's Bugzilla. Keep in mind that the backlog of feature requests is HUGE, so the most effective way to get yours noticed is to take initiative and submit a patch.
With the ctrl+h you will have some more options to search.
Under java search option you may find search for type, method, package, constuctor, field.
Also you may find "Limit To" option to narrow your search result and get precise search result!
The quickest way that I'm aware of is by using ctrl+h to bring up the Java search dialog.
If you are using mac cmd + shift + l will open a search box where you can search for any variable or method through out the project.
ctrl+h will bring up java search option. Enter your string and see. It also has different patterns like .java, .jsp, then select scope then search.
There's no way to do this in Eclipse. When you search for a method that's in a JAR Eclipse will not find it unless you already had the folder open.
You have to play around with it and use indirect ways of finding the method.
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I started using Netbeans (8.2) a few weeks ago and the search utility is driving me insane. Basically, I search for a class/file name in the top-right corner and it returns with no results, when in fact the class/file exists in the project. The same thing if I do cmd+O (go to type). This does not happen every time, but it happens a lot. Is this a bug? If not, can anyone enlighten me what I'm missing? Thank you in advance.
Yes, I've faced that nasty bug too. It was reported previously (few times) and then closed, but problem remains even in 8.2. It looks like they messed up with index, or cache, or both. I've ended up writing my own search plugin using independent index db. It is called "Quick File Search" and among other features provides button to rebuild it's index (in settings). Also exposing regexp and allow you to automatically add extensions (if you need it).
Disclaimer: yes, I am the author of that plugin.
In my understanding the search box allows you to search everything that you selected (You can change the selection in the icon).
In a simplistic way, the "go to type" refers to files that are related to the code (class files). If you want to go to other type of files you have to choose the "go to file".
So for example if you have a class called Status.java and a file called status.xhtml.
You could get both files with "go to file" (Alt+Shift+O in Linux).
If what you want is only the class then you could use "go to type" (Ctrl+O in Linux)
Before I understood the difference I had some trouble finding files because I only used the go to type which only returned classes.
Netbeans has a limit. If the keyword you are looking for is found 5000 times in some file (mostly say log files), it won't search on other files.
So delete the logs file and you will get to see application files in search results.
Hope that helps.
Using Quick Switch Editor (ctrl+E) in Eclipse allows one to navigate trough currently open tabs.
Thing that bugs me is: you must use wildcard (*) to performe fuzzy search.
It looks like it's more convenient to use Open Type (ctrl+shift+T) functionality that support fuzzy search then Quick Switch Editor.
Is there any Eclipse configuration that I miss or plugin that will make my life better?
Kind regards.
I use AutoHotKey to automatically type * whenever I press Ctrl+E, which ends up being essentially the same as Quick Switch Editor using wildcard by default.
AutoHotKey Script:
#IfWinActive, ahk_class SWT_Window0
~^e::Send {*}
You could also set up something similar for "Open Resource" (Ctrl+Shift+R) and "Quick Outline" (Ctrl+O).
Quite some time past since I asked this question, but I think I have something to add now.
GotoFile plugin, I believe is good solution to above problem. It will perform fuzzy-search on all WorkSpace projects.
As it is it doesn't quite address 'navigate trough currently open tabs' problem, but I decided to improve it a bit. For example, if search term starts with '.' it will prioritize open tabs (search will be performed on all files, but open will appear on top; '.' itself will be ignored). Case sensitive fuzzy-search (with 'In' search term resource IndexPage.java will have priority over index.js). On startup -- just display list of currently open tabs (like Ctrl + E currently does).
Basically idea is to have 'single point of access' for QuickSwitchEditor, OpenType and OpenResource functionality. true, it will not replace them, but eliminate 90% of everyday use.
I'm looking for a way to get a window (like the package explorer) that just lists the files that eclipse has open - ideally like a permanent ctrl-e, or ctrl-F6.
I was thinking this might be possible with some kind of configuration of mylyn. Currently when I have the package explorer in 'context focus' mode, it lists the entities I'm interested in but provides too much detail; I'd like to hide the method and class elements.
Anyone know if this is possible?
This won't give you exactly what you're asking for, but it might work for you. You can get mylyn to only show you the files and not their structural contents.
In the package window, select filters from the drop-down. Exclude all the java things you don't want. Then switch the mylyn context filter on for the package window. You now have only the files visible in the current context excluding all the usual expanded structural information.
how can I search something in all files in a given folder in eclipse
also how can I search up, it's seems like only going down the document
sometimes I am working on single files, so there is no project defined. I know about the search in project feature
If you go to Search>Files... you'll have an advanced search dialogue where you amongst others can specify the scope to search in (all of the workspace, selected resources only etc.). Is this what you're looking for?
And also, if searching through a single file (+), you have the standard search dialogue where you can specify search direction to either forward or backward.
Search forward in file: Edit -> Incremental Find Next
Search backward in file: Edit -> Incremental Find Previous
Search in multiple files: Search -> File -> Containing Text.
Search files in a specific subdirectory: Select the sub-directory -> Search -> File -> Scope: Selected resources.
I reccomend that you learn the short-cuts for these tasks. (Key-combination is found right beside the menu-item.)
When you are searching "Java Resources" with "File Search" with "Selected resources" checkbox checked - you will not get any results.
To search recursively a chosen folder for any files:
Select folder (it has to be folder)
Select FileSearch with "Selected resources" checked.
Good luck
Use the Remote Search Feature. Here you can browse for local folders. Some stupid name...
If default eclipse search is not sufficient for your needs, eclipse instasearch plugin is a very useful plugin for search needs inside eclipse.
It is based on lucene. This is also available in eclipse marketplace.
It has extensive feature set.
Instantly shows search results
Shows a preview using relevant lines
Periodically updates the index
Matches partial words (e.g. case in CamelCase)
Opens and highlights matches in files
Searches JAR source attachments
Supports filtering by extension/project/working set
If you want to search for anything without telling Eclipse what it is, use ctrl+shift+L (QuickEclipseSearch). This is the quickest way.
You can also use 'file search' (press ctrl+H) and navigate into file search using left and right arrrows on the top right corner of your windows. Or type 'file search' in the 'Quick Access' window.
If you are looking for a specific method, package, field,type or constructor use JAVA search.
If you want search in a particular file then just press ctr+F and type whatever you want to search in that current file.
Read all the answers above but couldn't figure out the solution working for me. Finally gave a thought process keeping in mind all the solutions provided here and voila it worked for what I'm looking here. Thanks stackoverflow, this site is awesome.
Solution I worked out:
Goto Navigator window in eclipse, select the folder where you want to perform the search operation, now click Alt a & f (shortcut) which opens the file search window. Now select the option "Selected resources" in 'scope' section and hit 'Search' button.
In MAC I use, control+H (^H), it opens a window, where you can search for any text within all the files.
Simple question: how do I search all the files currently open in Eclipse? Note: I don't wanna search all the files I have in that workspace, just the ones open in tabs. Is there an easy way to do this?
Closest way is selecting several resources in Navigator or Package Explorer view, then press Ctrl+H and choose 'Selected Resources' radio button. It will limit search only to selected files.
CTRL+E on Windows or Linux, and Command+E on OSX.
There's no way to do that at the moment.
The easiest solution would be to select your files manually (holding CTRL + click on file) and to specify "selected resources" as your search scope.
This may come too late for the original poster, but just in case somebody else needs to find out an answer, I had the same problem and found my solution by installing a plug-in named Instasearch. You can get it by going to Help/Eclipse Marketplace and searching for Instasearch.
You can find more about this plug-in in the following address.
http://marketplace.eclipse.org/content/instasearch
Spring produces a stand-alone Eclipse plugin (no dependencies on Spring) called Quick Search
http://marketplace.eclipse.org/content/quick-search-eclipse
For efficiency, it searches your open files first. So while it isn't purely restricting to opened files as you requested, you can still get a similar effect in practice by just clicking the first results that come up.
The currently opened files simply aren't considered special in eclipse - you have far more advanced methods of organizing your files: projects and working sets.
Working sets allow you to define sets of files, which can be used as constraints for many operations. You have to define them explicitly, but then they don't change just because you've closed a file.
There is no find-in-open-files command in Eclipse, no.
I think that the main reason find-in-open-files is not implemented in Eclipse is probably because the set of open files is for many users rather insignificant. (In fact, I don't know (or care) which files I have open. (I even have Eclipse set to automatically close editors/files when they become too many). If I want to navigate to a file, I open it. Limiting a search to the files I currently have open would be completely pointless for me.)