Creating and editing code templates

Content Assist uses code templates to enable you to quickly make use of commonly used code segments.

To create a code template:

1. Click Window > Preferences.
2. Expand C/C++, expand Content Assist and select Templates.
3. Click New.

   
   
   

   
   

4. Do the following: (if required)

   • In the Name field, type a template name.
   • In the Context drop down list, select the context type for the new template; either C/C++ or a Comment.
   • In the Description field, type a description for the new code template.
   • In the Pattern field, type the code for this template.
   • Click Insert Variable to add a variable from the list to the code you have entered in the Pattern field.
5. Click OK.
   The new code template displays in the Templates list.

To edit a code template:

1. Click Window > Preferences.
2. Expand C/C++, expand Content Assist and select Templates.
3. Click Edit. The Edit Template dialog opens.

   
   
   

   
   

4. Do the following:

   • In the Name field, change the template name to create a new template based on the current template.
   • In the Context drop down list, select the context type for the new template; either C/C++ or a Comment.
   • In the Description field, change the description of the code template to reflect your changes.
   • In the Pattern field, edit the code.
   • Click Insert Variable to add a variable from the list to the code you edited in the Pattern field.
5. Click OK.

Content Assist

Using Content Assist
Importing and exporting code templates

Code Templates page, Preferences window
Code Templates page