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Self encapsulating a field
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Self encapsulating a field
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To self-encapsulate a field:
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Select the field in one of the Java views (e.g. Outline, Package Explorer or Members view)
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Do one of the following
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<li> From the menu bar, select <strong>Refactor &gt; Self Encapsulate</strong>
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<li> From the field's pop-up menu, select <strong>Refactor &gt; Self Encapsulate</strong></li>
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You can also invoke this refactoring from the Java editor:
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In the Java editor, select the field (or a reference to it)
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Do one of the following
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<li> From the menu bar, select <strong>Refactor &gt; Self Encapsulate</strong>
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<li> From the editor's pop-up menu, select <strong>Refactor &gt; Self Encapsulate</strong></li>
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