How to Use Quick Fix Proposals in the DVT Eclipse IDE

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For some of the errors or warnings reported by DVT, quick fix proposals are available, indicated by a light-bulb on the left vertical bar of the editor.

Just click on an error line and press Ctrl+1 to see the list of proposals, then enter to apply the selected proposal.

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Identifying Compilation Problems and Quick Fix Proposals

DVT indicates compilation problems to the left side of the editor. Some of the error or warning icons contain a light bulb, which indicates that Quick Fix Proposals are available.

Accessing Quick Fix Proposals

To see the list of Quick Fix Proposals, click on the problem's line and press Ctrl+1.

Selecting and Applying a Quick Fix Proposal

Use the up and down arrows to pick the proposal you wish to apply and press Enter. Note that the undeclared identifier has been declared as a local variable.

Examples of Quick Fix Proposals

Quick fix proposals depend on the error. For example, you may get proposals to fix sensitivity lists or to declare types.