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Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 2:32 PM
Subject: RE: [Eap-features] "Cast Expression" feature
> Hi Mans, Russell, Scott,
>
> Yeah, but my real point was that I forget to do that when I start to type
> the expression. It's a pain to have to move back in the code to fix an
> error like that when it could be fixed automatically. The usual process is
> to type the expression, see the red line, think 'uh, right' and just press
> Alt+Enter to accept the suggested fix. Having to click, type a "(" and
> press a key combination, then click again to move back to where I was
> disrupts my work unacceptably. Especially since 'Add Import' works so
> well.
>
> This is one of IDEA's great strengths -- it helps you with syntax so that
> you can get on with the business of thinking about what the code actually
> does. I accept that the Ctrl+Space fix is easy, but it involves several
> steps that I have to consciously make, rather than a simple acceptance that
> 'that's what I meant'.
>
> Of course, generics would solve this problem properly... Roll on JDK1.5!
>
> Cheers,
> Ben.
>
>
>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> cc:
> From: "Mans af Klercker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: RE: [Eap-features] "Cast Expression" feature
>
>
>
> Hi Ben!
>
> Have you tried
>
> VeryLongClassNameIndeed val = (<caret> v.lastElement();
>
> and press ctrl-shift-space? That seems to do the trick (if I don't
> misunderstand you...)
>
> cheers,
> /Mans
>
> > -----Original Message-----
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> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
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> > Sent: den 5 februari 2002 12:35
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: [Eap-features] "Cast Expression" feature
> >
> >
> > This may have already been suggested, but never mind.
> >
> > Suppose I have code:
> >
> > Vector v = new Vector();
> > v.add(new VeryLongClassNameIndeed(foo, bar));
> > VeryLongClassNameIndeed val = v.lastElement();
> >
> > Then the last line is an error, underlined with a wiggly line,
> > because I've
> > forgotten to cast the result of v.lastElement(). I'd like a feature to
> > automatically add the appropriate cast. Maybe an 'Cast Expression To X?'
> > Alt-Enter pop-up in the manner of 'delare final?' or 'add import?'. The
> > list that appears could suggest all compatible types.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Ben.
> >
> >
> >
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