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Organizing import statements
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Organizing import statements
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In this section you will organize the import declarations in your
source code.&nbsp; Open <em>junit.samples.VectorTest.java</em> file in the Java
editor if you do not already have it open.
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Delete the import declarations by selecting them in the Outline view and selecting
<strong>Delete</strong> from the context menu. Confirm the resulting dialog with
<strong>Yes</strong>.
You will see numerous compiler warnings in the vertical ruler since the
types used in the method are no longer imported.
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From the context menu in the editor, select <strong>Source &gt; Organize Imports</strong>. The required import statements are added to the beginning of your code below the package
declaration.
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<img src="images/editor_vectortest_organized_imports.png" alt="Organize imports">
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You can also choose <strong>Organize Imports</strong> from the context menu of the
import declarations in the Outline view.<br>
Note: You can specify the order of the import declarations using the
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<strong>Java &gt; Code Style &gt; Organize Imports</strong></a>
preference page.
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Save the file.
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