Opening On a Selection

You can select the name of a type, method or field in the Java source editor or in the scrapbook and open an editor on the definition of the element.

1.

In the Java editor, select the name of a type, method, or field.

2.

Do one of the following:

  • From the menu bar, select Edit > Open on Selection.
  • Press F3.

3.

If there are multiple definitions of the same name, a dialog is shown, and you can select one definition that you want to open.

4.

An editor opens containing the selected element.