If you have a large project, it would be helpful to limit a search to a specific set of classes, e.g. all testclasses or all application sources. In Eclipse, there is the ability of defining working sets. A working set defines a set of classes or files. For example, I defined in my current project 3 working sets. One with all project sources, one with all test sources and one with all application sources. Now, if I use the search (CTRL + H) or the open dialogs of Types (CTRL+SHIFT+T) or Resources (CTRL+SHIFT+R), I can define, in which working set I want to find or open something.

Just try it out:

Or in an open dialog:

 

 

 

 

1. Thanks for illuminating that almost invisible drop-down box for me!

   Comment by Alwyn Schoeman — 26.11.2008 @ 08:07

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