Eclipse, shortcut to create new Java class

Question

Is it possible to assign a shortcut to go automatically on New Java Class Dialog? At the very beginning of a project when I am creating a lot of classes, it\'s quit

Answer 1

Select Window -> Preferences -> General -> Keys and search for New (Class). Click on Binding, press the keyboard shortcut you want, and click OK to configure the shortcut.

Answer 2

You could use Ctrl+3 to open the "Quick Access" Wizard and type in "java class"

Answer 3

on Mac alt(option)+command+N > displays a menu, scroll using arrow keys for appropriate selection and hit Enter.

Answer 4

Press alt+shift+n it will give you a context menu from where you can select new class,package,interface

Answer 5

You can use the New Java Class wizard to create a Java class. It can be invoked in different ways:

• By clicking on the File menu and selecting New → Class.
• By right clicking in the package explorer and selecting New → Class.
• By clicking on the class drop down button and selecting class.

The shortcuts for basic Eclipse file management actions are different between Mac and Windows/Linux environment.

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Answer 6

Ctrl+n will launch new wizard, there you can select the class/any to create new document.