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Source Page

The Source page of the method browser shows the source code for the method you are browsing, if available.  If the method 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. 

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

debugger.gif (1043 bytes) Open Debugger Opens the Debugger browser.
search.gif (1033 bytes) Search Launches the program element search.

Menus
The Source page has the following menus:

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Browsing the Workspace
Finding and Fixing Problems
Creating a Method
Saving Changes to Code
Setting IDE Options
Writing and Formatting Source Code

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Code Assist
VisualAge for Java IDE Symbols