New Java Class Wizard

This wizard helps you to create a new Java class in in a Java project.

 

Java Class Options
Option
Description
Default
Source folder
Enter a source folder for the new class. Either type a valid source folder path or click Browse to select a source folder via a dialog.
The source folder of the element that was selected when the wizard has been started.
Package
Enter a package to contain the new class. You can select either this option or the Enclosing Type option, below. Either type a valid package name or click Browse to select a package via a dialog.
The package of the element that was selected when the wizard has been started.
Enclosing type
Select this option to choose a type in which to enclose the new class. You can select either this option or the Package option, above. Either type a valid name in the field or click Browse to select a type via a dialog.
The type or the primary type of the compilation unit that was selected when the wizard has been started or <blank>
Name
Type a name for the new class.
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Access modifiers
Select one or more access modifiers for the new class.
  • Either public, default, private, or protected (private and protected are only available if you specify an enclosing type)
  • abstract
  • final
  • static (only available if you specify an enclosing type)
public
Superclass
Type or click Browse to select a superclass for this class.
The type (not the compilation unit!) that was selected when the wizard has been started or <java.lang.Object>
Interfaces
Click Add to choose interfaces that the new class implements. 
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Which method stubs would you like to create?
Choose the method stubs to create in this class:
  • public static void main(String [] args): Adds a main method stub to the new class.
  • Constructors from superclass: Copies the constructors from the new class's superclass and adds these stubs to the new class.
  • Inherited abstract methods: Adds to the new class stubs of any abstract methods from superclasses or methods of interfaces that need to be implemented.
Inherited abstract methods enabled

 

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