Java Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 2.11
The Go To | Class command makes it easy to
load classes into the editor; all you have to know
is the names (or part of the names).
You can quickly load any Java class into the editor by using the
Go To | Class
(
Ctrl+N
) command and entering the name of the class into the dialog box that
appears. As you type, matching entries will appear in the drop-down box, making
locating your file quick and convenient. Use the arrows keys or mouse to select an
entry, and then press
Enter
or double-click to load it. By default, only files that
are included in your project path are included. If you enable the
Include non-
project classes
option, however, your entire source path will be searched, includ-
ing libraries and the
JDK
. The wildcard character (*) can be used anywhere in the
name to expand the search, as illustrated in figure 2.11.
The
Go To | Class
command is aware of the CamelHumps pattern (the
typical use of upper- and lowercase letters in naming Java classes) and
can use it to search for class names. For example, if you need to open the
ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException
class, type
AIOOB
in the
Go To |
Class
field, and
IDEA
will find all classes that follow the CamelHumps
pattern. (Don't forget to select the
Include non-project classes
option,
for this example to work!)
TIP
The
Go To | File
(
Ctrl+Shift+N
) command works the same way, but it loads files
by filename rather than by class name. You can see an example of this feature in
action in figure 2.12. This command can be used to load text,
JSP
,
HTML
, and
other text files. By default, Java files aren't included in the search results unless
you enable the
Include java files
option. Wildcard expansion is also supported
by this command.
Figure 2.12
The Go To | File command works exactly like the Go To |
Class command, but it operates on non-Java files.
