New Java Class Wizard

The Opens the New Java Class wizard New Java Class wizard helps you to create a new Java class in a Java project.

Java Class Options
Option Description Default
Source folder Enter a source folder for the new class. Either type a valid source folder path or click Browse to select a source folder via a dialog. The source folder of the element that was selected when the wizard has been started.
Package Enter a package to contain the new class. You can select either this option or the Enclosing Type option, below. Either type a valid package name or click Browse to select a package via a dialog. The package of the element that was selected when the wizard has been started. If a source folder was selected which contains exactly one package then that package is used. If the source folder does not contain any package then the project name is used if it is a valid package name.
Enclosing type Select this option to choose a type in which to enclose the new class. You can select either this option or the Package option, above. Either type a valid name in the field or click Browse to select a type via a dialog. The type or the primary type of the compilation unit that was selected when the wizard has been started or <blank>
Name Type a name for the new class. <blank>
Modifiers

Select one or more access modifiers for the new class.

  • Either public, package, private, or protected (private and protected are only available if you specify an enclosing type)
  • abstract
  • final
  • static (only available if you specify an enclosing type)
public
Superclass Type or click Browse to select a superclass for this class. The type (not the compilation unit!) that was selected when the wizard has been started or <java.lang.Object>
Interfaces Click Add to choose interfaces that the new class implements. <blank>
Which method stubs would you like to create?

Choose the method stubs to create in this class:

  • public static void main(String [] args): Adds a main method stub to the new class.
  • Constructors from superclass: Copies the constructors from the new class's superclass and adds these stubs to the new class.
  • Inherited abstract methods: Adds to the new class stubs of any abstract methods from superclasses or methods of interfaces that need to be implemented.
Inherited abstract methods enabled
Do you want to add comments? When selected, the wizard adds comments to the new class where appropriate. Do not add comments
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