.. _Implement Extern Functions Using Autocomplete:

Implement Extern Functions Using Autocomplete
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Type the **function** or **task** keyword and then press :kbd:`Ctrl+Space` to trigger *Content Assist*.

When doing so, the list of proposals includes **extern** methods that are available to implement.

The adjacent **Proposal Tooltip** includes information about the action that will be performed.

.. figure:: ../../images/vlogdt-implement-extern-ca-01-start-typing.png


Upon choosing the method, a corresponding **method stub** will be generated at the cursor's location.

.. figure:: ../../images/vlogdt-implement-extern-ca-02-method-stub.png


The methods may be filtered by typing their *return type*.

.. figure:: ../../images/vlogdt-implement-extern-ca-03-keyword-filtering.png

