Other First refactoring feature!

[Erel]

The next version of B4J (and all other B4X tools) will include the very first refactoring feature: Rename To.

It makes it simple to rename global and local variables, subs and type fields.
It works as an extension to the useful Find All References tool. First you find the references and then you can rename the identifier name:

It will correctly change the name in all relevant modules.

Another new feature is the ability to replace from the Quick Search tool. The idea is similar, you search for something and see all results and then you can then replace them:

You can choose whether to replace in the current selected text, current module or all modules.

 

[LucaMs]

Can you read my posts? Are they wrote with "nice ink" (invisible ink)?

 

[Rusty]

No problem...thanks for replying and trying...
I hope Erel gets it into the B4a environment soon. It's badly needed since I often use poor/inconsistent names and later wish to rename
Rusty

 

[LucaMs]

since I often use poor/inconsistent names

Well, Erel should not implement this feature; this way you will be "forced" to use good names

(I'm kidding... this feature is very useful).

 

[Rusty]

Exactly!
However, real life does set in and what once was an excellent variable name becomes out-dated or inappropriate based upon developments

 

[LucaMs]

Well, my first app will be ready in 2025 because... I spend 20 minutes thinking for each name

 

[Erel]

B4A v6.80 was released on March 1: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/b4a-change-log-versions-history.19332/#content
This feature will be added in the next update (v7.00).