In this article, we will discuss how to search files in Eclipse IDE. Files like .java, .xml or .jsp can be easily searched using these shortcut keys
Eclipse files convention standards :
- All files ending .java extension are grouped as Java Types
- Whereas all other files extension like .jsp, .js, .xml, .xslt, .xsd, etc. are collectively referred as resources, which includes .java also
Shortcut commands in Eclipse IDE :
- CTRL + SHIFT + T –> used to search all Java type files (Open Type)
- CTRL + SHIFT + R –> used to search all types of files (Open Resource)
- CTRL + H –> opens dialog box which provides number of options (Search)
Let’s understand each one with simple example in Eclipse IDE,
1. To find Java files
- Step 1: press CTRL + SHIFT + T simultaneously
- Step 2: enter Java filename to be searched
- Step 3: Wildcards can also be used, in case if we don’t remember full name of the Java file
- Note: starting letter of each word typed in Capital helps to find Java files
- Like, for example, to find RemovingAllEntriesGreaterThanByComparingKeys.java file
- To search above file, just type RAEGTBCK after pressing CTRL + SHIFT + T simultaneously
2. To find all types of resources or files
- Step 1: press CTRL + SHIFT + R simultaneously
- Step 2: enter any filename to be searched
- Step 3: Wildcards can also be used, in case if we don’t remember full name of the file
- Note: starting letter of each word typed in Capital helps to find any resource files
- Like, for example, to find SpringApplicationContext.xml or ReadFromFileInJava.java file
- To search above file, just type SAC or RFFIJ after pressing CTRL + SHIFT + R simultaneously
3. Searching files from Search (CTRL + H) menu
This helps to find any phrase from files
- Step 1: press CTRL + H simultaneously
- Step 2: Wildcards can also be used, in case if we don’t remember full name of the file along with their extensions
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References:
- https://help.eclipse.org/neon/index.jsp?topic=%2Forg.eclipse.platform.doc.user%2Ftasks%2Ftasks-84b.htm
- https://help.eclipse.org/neon/index.jsp?topic=%2Forg.eclipse.platform.doc.user%2Ftasks%2Ftasks-84b.htm
Happy Coding !!
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