Replacing a local variable with a query
To replace a local variable with a query:
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In the Java editor, select the expression with which the local variable is initialized
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Invoke the Extract Method refactoring by either:
- Selecting Refactor > Extract Method from the editor's
pop-up menu or
- Selecting Refactor > Extract Method from the menu
bar
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Perform the Extract Method refactoring
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Select the local variable (or a reference to it)
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Invoke the Inline Local Variable by either:
- Selecting Refactor > Inline from the editor's pop-up
menu or
- Selecting Refactor > Inline from the menu bar
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Perform the Inline Local Variable refactoring
Java development tools (JDT)

Extracting a method
Inlining a local variable

Refactoring actions
Refactoring dialogs
Java preferences