Other First refactoring feature!

Erel

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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:

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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:

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

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Simply fantastic. I thought about wishing this feature just a week ago but noticed someone else had already wished it. Maybe you could read my mind, though!
 
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Rusty

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When I touch F7 or search, there is no option to rename.
Am I doing something wrong?
I'm using version 6.80
Thanks
Rusty
 
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Rusty

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I do this already. It will find the references but no "rename" option...
Thanks
 
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Daestrum

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I just tried it on B4A 6.80 and it didn't work the same as on B4J 5.50Beta and B4J 5.00

There is no rename on B4A 6.80
 
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Rusty

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Erel's first post says:
The next version of B4J (and all other B4X tools) will include the very first refactoring feature: Rename To.
...
Daestrum,
Can you describe how you get this to work?
I highlight a variable, touch F7 and all I get is the list of occurrences and no options to change it...
Thanks to all :)
Rusty
 
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Daestrum

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I was incorrect and corrected my posting - it does NOT work on B4A
I didn't look close enough when I tried, due to so many variables being displayed in the find all page.

Sorry if I misled you.
 
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