Refactoring with preview

  1. Activate a refactoring command. For example, rename a type by selecting it in the Outline view and choosing Refactor > Rename from its pop-up menu.
  2. The Refactoring Parameters page prompts you for information necessary for the action. For example, the Rename Type Refactoring dialog asks you for the new name for the selected type.
  3. Provide the necessary data on the parameters page, and then click Preview.
  4. If problems are anticipated, then the problems page comes to the front to display them. The Refactoring Preview page opens.
  5. Click OK to execute the refactoring and close the dialog.

Related concepts

Refactoring support

Related tasks

Refactoring without preview
Previewing refactoring changes
Undoing a refactoring operation
Redoing a refactoring operation

Related reference

Refactoring actions
Refactoring dialogs
Java preferences