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Find by Context
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Find References
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searches faster; clones results |
Find Symbol in Solution
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supports feature in large solutions |
GoTo Implementation from symbol
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jumps from files outside projects |
GoTo Implementation from #include
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opens a header |
GoTo Implementation from comment
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jumps from symbols mentioned in comments |
GoTo Member
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displays members relative to the current symbol, not all members in a solution |
GoTo Related
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goes to base methods, base classes, derived classes |
Highlight Current Line
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avoids obscuring code with thin frame |
List Methods in File
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Move Scope
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moves to next method in file |
Navigate Back and Forward
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ignores superfluous waypoints |
Open Corresponding File
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switches to files outside project; switches from more places |
Open File in Solution
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searches using filters, negative filters, logical-or matching, or path |
| Refactoring |
Change Signature
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changes implementation and call sites |
Convert Between Pointer and Instance
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Encapsulate Field
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Extract Method
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makes available in older IDEs |
Introduce Variable
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Move Implementation to Header File
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Move Implementation to Source File
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Move Method Implementations to Source File
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moves in bulk |
Move Selection to New File
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auto-includes headers |
Rename
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renames faster; swaps type |
Rename Files
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updates project files |
| Code Generation |
Add Forward Declaration
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Add Member
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Add Missing Case Statements
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Add Similar Member
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Add Using Directive
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makes available in older IDEs |
Add #include
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Add/Remove Braces
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Create Declaration
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creates from an implementation |
Create File
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updates project files also |
Create from Usage
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Create Implementation
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creates from a declaration |
Create Method Implementations
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creates in bulk |
Document Method
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Implement Interface / Virtual Methods
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implements in bulk |
| Coding Assistance |
Acronyms
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allows typing of “gmv” in lieu of “getMyVar” |
Auto-Extend Multi-Line Comments
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Enhanced Listboxes
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colors; lists non-inherited first; displays locals in bold |
Format After Paste
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Insert () and Closing } ) ] ' "
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makes available in older IDEs |
Insert _ After m and Shift
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Multiple Clipboards
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makes available in a drop-down, not clipboard ring |
Reset Editor Zoom
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Shorthand
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allows typing of “getvar” in lieu of “getMyVar” |
Smart Select
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extends and shrinks selections by logical increments |
Smart Suggestions
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accepts completion based on context |
Sort Selected Lines
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Suggestion Lists
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accepts completion as you type |
Surround Selection
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wraps code with //, /*, (, { |
Surround With
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wraps code with custom text, e.g. #ifdef DEBUG |
| Code Understanding |
Column Indicator
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Enhanced Syntax Coloring
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colors classes, variables, macros, methods |
Local Symbols in Bold
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Highlight Find Results
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retains highlights when editing |
Highlight Matching Words
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highlights in comments and strings |
Highlight References to Symbol Under Cursor
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differentiates read from write references |
Parameter Info
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improves accuracy and frquency |
Print in Color
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Quick Info
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gets info also for constructs |
System Symbols in Italics
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accentuates 3rd-party references not overridden |
| Code Correction |
Convert Dot to ->
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Highlight Files in Output Window
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accentuates warnings and errors for the current project |
Highlight Matching {} and ()
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highlights when in scope, not only when on a token |
Highlight Mismatching {} and ()
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highlights using color, not squiggle |
Repair Case
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allows typing of “getmyvar” in lieu of “getMyVar” |
Underline Spelling Errors
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checks comments and strings |
Underline Unknown Symbols
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makes available in older IDEs |
| Code Inspection |
Code Inspection
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checks code quality during edit, which is also the case for 2019 without Visual Assist |
Quick Fixes
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makes fixes available during edit, which is also the case for 2019 without Visual Assist |
| Code Snippets |
VA Snippets
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expands functionality; includes custom editor |
| Debug Assistance |
Address Resolver
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deciphers text-only call stacks |
Bind Breakpoints to Current Thread
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automatically continues background threads |
PDB Explorer
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finds symbols in EXEs and DLLs |
Skip All Breakpoints
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skips breakpoints without disabling them |
VA Memory View
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debugs crash dumps containing corrupted call stacks |
VA Step Filter
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automatically steps over trusted methods in argument lists |
| Tool Windows |
VA Hashtags
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defines bookmarks and tasks, e.g. #TODO, #BUG |
VA Outline
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allows drag-and-drop to reorder current file |
VA View
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allows access to popular tools in one window |
| Source Links |
Source Links
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connects comments to external applications such as FogBugz, Github, and Jira |
Open Hyperlinks in External Browser
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opens commented URLs in default browser |