Using the Browse toolbar, you can quickly display the definition or reference of a symbol. The development environment opens the source file containing the first definition or reference and highlights the symbol. To see the next definition or reference, click the Next Definition/Reference button on the toolbar.
To display the definition or reference of a symbol using the Browse toolbar
You can use the asterisk as a wildcard to match any string.
To display the definition or reference of a symbol using the right mouse button
To display the definition or reference of a symbol using the Go To dialog box
To display the definition or reference of a symbol using the Definitions And References window
You can use the asterisk as a wildcard to match any string.
The Definitions And References window appears, with the selected symbol displayed at the top of the left pane. The following figure shows an example.
Definitions and References Window
The following table describes the Definitions And References window elements, the function of each element, and the user's actions.
Definitions and References Window
Window element |
Function |
Action |
Left pane | Displays the selected symbol, or a list of the matching symbols if you used a wildcard. If the symbol is not fully qualified, it is followed by the symbol's type. | To display information for a symbol, click the symbol name. To open the source file for a symbol, double-click the class name or folder icon. |
Right pane | Displays definitions and references for the symbol currently selected in the left pane. | Double-click the definition or reference you want to see. |
Pushpin | Determines whether or not the window disappears after it loses focus. | Select to push or pull the pin. |
Help button | Displays help for the window. | Select for help. |
Note The browse file is based on the state of the source files at the time of the last build. If you edit source files and then go to a definition or a reference, the location in the browse file may no longer be accurate. When you issue a query, if the browse file has not been built (or is not current), a dialog box is displayed with the option of building the browse file.