I was looking for a javadoc plugin for eclipse so that I can document for methods etc. I know in eclipse you can do ALT + SHIFT + J but I was wondering if there was a more powerful plugin.
I use GhostDoc in VS 2008 which basically when you say document it enters all the parameters and return values and even starts the paragraph for you.
I was hoping for something like that in eclipse because with ALT + SHIFT + J the only this it does is install the
/ ***** /* lines
Any help really appreciated
GhostDoc isn't available for eclipse, its c# only, I use - its great.
Does something exist similar for eclipse?
http://jautodoc.sourceforge.net/ - Maybe this will satisfy you.
If you are on your method declaration with the cursor and press ALT + SHIFT + J (or right click on the method you want to document in the outline, then Source -> Generate Element Comment) Eclipse will insert all the #param and #return tags accordingly and sets the cursor to the comment.
Another nice feature is that you can press CTRL + Space in the JavaDoc comment to create links to other classes.
This is not for Eclipse but also may be useful.
I have used JavaDoc utility to generate HTML documentation for project:
javadoc -sourcepath "ROOT\src" com.package.name1 com.package.name2 com.package.nameN -d "javadoc_output_dir"
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is there an option or plugin for eclipse which would enable multiple simultaneous selections in the same editor.
In sublime text, selecting some text and then pressing Ctrl+d will add next instance of the same text to the selection if possible. After selecting the instances needed the editor has multiple carrets (not necessarily on the same or adjacent columns and rows). In this mode it is possible to move all cursors forward or back simultaneously and to edit all instances of text simuntaneously.
I find this feature very usefull and miss it sorely in eclipse..
This Eclipse plugin attempts to provide this feature: https://github.com/caspark/eclipse-multicursor. From the README:
What is this?
A work-in-progress attempt to provide Sublime-Text-like
multi cursor support for text editors in the Eclipse IDE.
What works?
Multiple identical lines can be edited simultaneously using Eclipse
linked mode editing (similar to existing "rename in file"
functionality)
Next steps
"select next" functionality + associated editing using Eclipse linked
mode
"find next" + associated editing
editing of non-identical text / editing without using linked mode
split selection to lines
regexp support for find next
This feature is available in LiClipse.
See it in action (more towards the end of the video).
It supports linking with Ctrl+K, unlink with Shift+Alt+K, Ctrl+Alt+mouse double click to select words or Ctrl+Alt+Mouse to make a selection of a region (or just end lines).
Preferences>General>keys>Rename - refactoring
I changed the binding to command + shift + R when > Editing Text.
Sorry for bringing up an old question, stumbled upon it after searching google for the problem
Alt + Shift + A, then you can hold shift and use the cursor in multiple lines.
Like Ctrl+D I could not find, but like Alt+F3 in sublime (multiselects all matches), you can do by pressing Alt+Shift+R, or select text > right click > refactor > rename.
Must say that this does not work with any kind of text. It works with names of variables, functions, classes etc.
Tested on Eclipse 3.8.1
ALT + SHIFT + F worked for me.
You can see shortcuts for all here:
Goto -> Window -> Preferences -> General -> Keys and search for replace then you will see binding for Find and replace. In the bottom of that window, you can add your key to Binding text box. There you can add or edit any keys as shortcut.
If you want to replace selected word's matching words or find selected words, use below keys because you do not need to select all words in eclipse:
Ctrl+F gives me Find/Replace dialog box.
Or you can,
First Alt+A
Next Alt+F
Then press on Replace or Search button occurding to your need.
How to search for a string in the complete eclipse workspace?
I was not able to locate a text in the eclipse workspace however I could not find the specified string in the workspace.
At the top level menus, select 'Search' -> 'File Search' Then near the bottom (in the scope) there is a choice to select the entire workspace.
For your "File search has encountered a problem", you need to refresh the files in your workspace, in the Project/Package Explorer, right click and select "Refresh" at any level (project, folder, file). This will sync your workspace with the underlying file system and prevent the problem.
Press Ctrl + H, should bring up the search that will include options to search via project, directory, etc.
Ctrl + Alt + G can be used to find selected text across a workspace in eclipse.
Ctrl+ H, Select "File Search", indicate the "file name pattern", for example *.xml or *.java. And then select the scope "Workspace"
Eclipse does not search if the "File name patterns" field is empty.
So, if you want to search some text, write within "Containing text" field
and leave by default "File name patterns" with asterisk (*).
A lot of answers only explain how to do the search.
To view the results look for a search tab (normally docked at the bottom of the screen):
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
For Mac:
Quick Text Search: Shift + Cmd + L
All other search (like File Search, Git Search, Java Search etc): Ctrl + H
Goto Search->File
You will get an window, you can give either simple search text or regx pattern. Once you enter your search keyword click Search and make sure that Scope is Workspace.
You may use this for Replace as well.
Press Ctrl+shift+L and type your string
In your Eclipse editor screen, try Control + Shift + R buttons.
How to search in Eclipse through project for some word ? When I start CTRL-h I need to choose field, method or ...., but I need to find all occurences in project no metter method, field or .. ! How to achieve that ?
CTRL + H -> File Search -> Containing Text 'some word'
make sure the scope is set to workspace or enclosing projects. Choosing Selected Resources will narrow the result set to the folder or file you selected in the explorer.
Further if you know the file type that might contain the text you can use the File Name patterns with values like *.php, *.phtml, *.html
Ctrl + Alt + G might help finding Text in the new Version of Eclipse 3.7.
In order to accomplish it you need to customize your research:
Ctrl + H
then at the bottom of the search window click on Customize
check only FileSearch and unselect the rest of the options
then you can search for anywork in the project by selecting either worksapce or Enclosing project
If you are using InstaSearch Eclipse plugin you can easily filter searches by project:
proj:MyProjectName textToFind
or use ui to select a project to search in.
I would like to accomplish two tasks at once.
First, to move my snippets of code from .txt files and be able to tag them/organize better.
Second, assign shortcuts to those snippets that will allow me to type "p" + TAB which will render assigned snippet (I don't care of cursor position etc)
Quick Importing - resources
You can do a brief CTRL + SHIFT + R. This will enable you to display any kind of file from inside your projects directory.
To open any resource type * . *
To select resource to open type ?
To open all text files type *.txt
Snippets - templates
Eclipse has auto fill property. You can enhance it using templates. There are many ready-to-use templates, and you can even create your own.
Templates are used by typing the first character and pressing CTRL + SPACE.
Organize code - formating & tags
If you want to organize you code even more, you can use existing tags like TODO or create your own tags. Use them to sort or prioritize the code snippets you want to import into another project.
You can use CTRL + SHIFT + F to reformat your code.
Is there an Eclipse command to surround the current selection with parentheses?
Creating a template is a decent workaround; it doesn't work with the "Surround With" functionality, because I want to parenthesize an expression, not an entire line, and that requires ${word_selection} rather than ${line_selection}.
Is there a way that I can bind a keyboard shortcut to this particular template? Ctrl-space Ctrl-space arrow arrow arrow isn't as slick as I'd hoped for.
Maybe not the correct answer, but at least a workaround:
define a Java template with the name "parenthesis" (or "pa") with the following :
(${word_selection})${cursor}
once the word is selected, ctrl-space + p + use the arrow keys to select the template
I used this technique for boxing primary types in JDK 1.4.2 and it saves quite a lot of typing.
Easy, Window->Prefs, then select Java->Editor->Templates
Create a new template with : (${line_selection}${cursor})
The "line_selection" means you have to select more than one line.
You can try creating another one with "word_selection", too.
Then, select text, right click, Surround With... and choose your new template.