The
Java > Editor > Templates preference page
allows to create new and edit existing templates. A template is a convenience for the programmer to quickly insert often reoccurring source
code patterns.
The following buttons allow manipulation and configuration of templates:
|
Action |
Description |
|---|---|
|
New... |
Opens the Template dialog to create a new template. |
|
Edit... |
Opens the Template dialog to edit the currently selected template. |
|
Remove |
Removes all selected templates. |
|
Restore Removed |
Restores any preconfigured templates that have been removed. |
|
Revert to Default |
Restores any preconfigured templates to their default. This does not modify user-created templates. |
|
Import... |
Imports templates from the file system. |
|
Export... |
Exports all selected templates to the file system. |
|
Use code formatter |
If enabled, the template is formatted according to the code formatting rules specified in the Code Formatter preferences, prior to insertion. Otherwise, the template is inserted as is, but correctly indented. |