c++ code editing in eclipse help on expanding {}

[deqiangs]

I am new to eclipse and am having a hard time to find the function to

expand or unexpand a block defined by {}.

Could someone help me?
Thanks.

[GregBrannon]

I believe if a block of code is hidden, there is a '+' in the left column that, when selected, will unhide the hidden code. I'm not sure I understand your question, and I can't open Eclipse to verify what I'm telling you, so if I've gotten it wrong let me know.

[deqiangs]

I believe what you said. But there's no such "+" for a block at default.

I believe if a block of code is hidden, there is a '+' in the left column that, when selected, will unhide the hidden code. I'm not sure I understand your question, and I can't open Eclipse to verify what I'm telling you, so if I've gotten it wrong let me know.

[GregBrannon]

I've attached a pic of how Eclipse looks on my desktop. I'm using the Helios Java version, but I think the interface is the same.

Note the '+' in a circle at line 30, the '-'s at lines 87 and 93. Clicking the plus will expand my list of imports. Clicking the minuses will hide the HOURS and MINUTES definitions.

If you don't have the '+' and '-', I don't know what to tell you. You might try reinstalling. Or you may want to check the configuration option that enables code folding. Check under Window, Editor, Java (might be your language), Folding, and ensure that Enable Folding is checked. Then review the settings for those that are initially folded so as to not have things hidden by default that you don't want hidden.

Good luck.

[deqiangs]

Wonderful!
I go to Windows, Preferences, C++, Editor, Folding, and found several options are not checked at default.
Put checks in those option and I do get the small "-" for each for/if/subroutine blocks.
Thanks very much.

PS: I do not understand why this is NOT at default like other editors.

I've attached a pic of how Eclipse looks on my desktop. I'm using the Helios Java version, but I think the interface is the same.

Note the '+' in a circle at line 30, the '-'s at lines 87 and 93. Clicking the plus will expand my list of imports. Clicking the minuses will hide the HOURS and MINUTES definitions.

If you don't have the '+' and '-', I don't know what to tell you. You might try reinstalling. Or you may want to check the configuration option that enables code folding. Check under Window, Editor, Java (might be your language), Folding, and ensure that Enable Folding is checked. Then review the settings for those that are initially folded so as to not have things hidden by default that you don't want hidden.

Good luck.

[GregBrannon]

Glad to help and that you got it fixed. Eclipse is an excellent tool, but it definitely takes some time to get comfortable with it.