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The Methods page lists all the methods in the class or interface that you are browsing. Here, you can organize, add, edit, create, and delete methods.
Methods Pane
The Methods pane lists all the method in the class or interface. Each
method has a pop-up menu, which contains actions you can perform on it. These
options are also available from the Methods menu. Methods that have been imported
from bytecode (.class) files, or that are part of the standard class libraries provided in
the VisualAge for Java product, are indicated by the bytecode symbol .
Source Pane
When you select a method, the Source pane shows the source code, if
available. If the class or interface has been imported from a Java bytecode file
(.class), the source is not shown; if it is in one of the standard class libraries
provided in the VisualAge for Java product, the source code is shown but is not
editable. These bytecode methods are indicated by the bytecode symbol .
In the Source pane, you can compose Java code normally. To save the code, select Save from the Edit menu, or from the Source pane's pop-up menu. Use code assist (type Ctrl+Spacebar) to get help with class, method, and field names. When you save, the source is automatically compiled. Compiler errors are brought to your attention.
Tool Bar Buttons
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Open Debugger | Opens the Debugger browser. |
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Search | Launches the program element search. |
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Create a Method | Starts the Add Method SmartGuide, for creating new methods or adding existing ones from the repository. |
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Create a Field | Starts the Add Field SmartGuide, for creating new fields. |
Menus
The Methods page has the following menus:
Browsing the Workspace
Finding and Fixing Problems
Creating a Method
Creating a Field
Saving Changes to Code
Setting IDE Options
Writing and Formatting Source Code