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Java import statement hints [message #1759764]

Tue, 18 April 2017 05:35

Eclipse User

I'm learning Java and am importing a package to try out the Calendar class.

import java.util.Calendar.*;

The problem is quite often the template proposal window that comes up seems to be inconsistent and a class that I know exists is sometimes offered and sometimes not in the proposal window. Please see attached images and you will see what I mean.

Why is this and how can I correct it?

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[Updated on: Tue, 18 April 2017 05:36] by Moderator

Re: Java import statement hints [message #1759771 is a reply to message #1759764]

Tue, 18 April 2017 07:18

Eclipse User

Yes, it seems often it wants to propose package names, and once it starts proposing package names, even typing a "." will then show only package names and not class names. After you type a "." you can hit Ctrl-space a bunch of times to cycle through the proposal types, and then it shows class. In general though, I never ever try to complete imports in this way. I just use a class in context and then complete it there, which then generated the appropriate import. So I'd suggest you get out of the habit of ever typing an import statement and trying to complete it. Just start typing the name of the class at the point where you want to use it, and complete it there...

Re: Java import statement hints [message #1759782 is a reply to message #1759771]

Tue, 18 April 2017 09:23

Eclipse User

Yes that seems to work and saves me having to write import statements. Thanks for the suggestion Smile

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