Modifying Code with Class Builder

The Class Builder is a tool that assists you in modifying the classes in your Java source files. Using Class Builder, you can:

• Modify the general attributes of a class
  
  
• Add a new class to your file
  
  
• Choose the superclass and override its methods
  
  
• Choose the interfaces implemented by the class
  
  
• Manage the member variables, methods, properties, and events in the class

You can also set various Class Builder options to customize its functionality.

Important   Class Builder inserts @builder comment tags into your code. Because these comments are needed by Class Builder, you should avoid deleting them.

For more information about the wizards and builders included with Visual J++, see Introducing Wizards and Builders.

Starting Class Builder

To open Class Builder, you can:

• Select the .java file in Project Explorer that identifies the class you want to modify. On the View menu, point to Other Windows and click Class Builder.

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• Right-click the name of the class in Class Outline and click Class Builder on the shortcut menu.
  
  
• When Class Builder is open, the Class Name box on the General tab displays the name of the class that will be modified. The following procedure shows how to change the selected class:

To change the selected class in Class Builder

1. On the General tab, click Select Class.
   
   
2. In the Select Class dialog box, select whether you want to view your classes in Project View or Class View. Project view displays a hierarchical list of the .java files in your solution, where each file node lists the names of the classes contained in that file. Class view displays a hierarchical list of class names.
   
   
3. Once you have chosen a view, select the name of the class you want to modify with Class Builder.
   
   
4. Click OK.