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Code Definition Window

25 Feb 2010 1:00 AM
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Keyboard:  CTRL + \, D
Menu:  View -> Code Definition Window
Command:  View.CodeDefinitionWindow
Versions:  2008,2010
Published:  2/25/2010
Code:  vstipTool0012

 

Ever want to just click on a reference and see the definition as you go?  Well it's time to get reintroduced to the Code Definition Window.  Just go to View -> Code Definition Window and you will get this:

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Now click on anything you would like to get a definition for and you should get something like this:

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The Code Definition Window provides you with an instant, read-only view of your definition.

 

NOTE:  The Code Definition window is not supported for Visual Basic applications.

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Comments
  • Benjamin Williams
    25 Feb 2010 5:28 AM

    Holy Crap, that is useful. I have been using Bookmarks and "Go To Definition".  Thanks Zain.

  • Tom
    25 Feb 2010 7:27 AM

    Not available for VB.NET... grr...

    Would be useful, however.

  • 25 Feb 2010 7:58 AM

    DOH!  I forgot to mention that.  Updated the post to warn folks thanks Tom.

  • 28 Feb 2010 6:34 PM

    i think you r right

  • John Bubriski
    3 Mar 2010 7:14 AM

    I have a custom theme (Ragnarok), so my code definition window looks pretty bad!  It is mostly unreadable because the background and text are both light colors :(

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