This version fixes a critical bug that used to occur when the plugin was used on Eclipse Europa (Eclipse 3.3). Also fixed is another minor bug which was showing up under special circumstances.

Please see the Change History page for a more detailed discussion.

The plugin has been rigorously tested on Eclipse versions 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 and it works simply robustly! Go ahead, download a copy right now and start toStringing.

If you think visually, Screenshots is the right place for you to start exploring the features of the plugin.

Depending on your needs, toString() or Copy Constructor can be generated in one of the following ways for your Java Classes:

• Single Public Class: Open Package Explorer in Java Perspective, right click on the Java File which contains this class and select either JUtils >> Generate toString() or JUtils >> Generate Copy Constructor from the context menu, depending on what you need.



• Single Public/Non-Public/Nested/Inner Class: Open the Java File containing the Class in the Java Editor and right click after placing the caret (keyboard cursor or 'I' cursor) within the Class. You should be seeing an entry by name JUtils at the end of the context. Click JUtils >> Generate toString() or JUtils >> Generate Copy Constructor from this context menu, depending on your need.



• Multiple Public Classes Under A Single Package: Open Package Explorer in Java Perspective. Select all the Classes (under any one package at a time) for which toString() or Copy Constructor is desired. Right click, select either JUtils >> Generate toString() or JUtils >> Generate Copy Constructor from the context menu to do a batch code generation.

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    /**
     * Constructs a <code>String</code>with all attributes
     * in name = value format.
     * 
     * @return a <code>String</code> representation
     * of this object.
     */

    public String toString()
    {
        final String TAB = "    ";
        
        String retValue = "";
        
        retValue = "Person ( "
            + super.toString() + TAB
            + "name = " + this.name + TAB
            + "age = " + this.age + TAB
            + "height = " + this.height + TAB
            + "weight = " + this.weight + TAB
            + "salary = " + this.salary + TAB
            + "address = " + this.address + TAB
            + " )";
        
        return retValue;
    }

    /**
     * Constructs a <code>String</code> with all attributes
     * in name = value format.
     * 
     * @return a <code>String</code> representation
     * of this object.
     */

    public String toString()
    {
        final String TAB = "    ";
        
        StringBuffer retValue = new StringBuffer();
        
        retValue.append("Person ( ")
            .append(super.toString()).append(TAB)
            .append("name = ").append(this.name).append(TAB)
            .append("age = ").append(this.age).append(TAB)
            .append("height = ").append(this.height).append(TAB)
            .append("weight = ").append(this.weight).append(TAB)
            .append("salary = ").append(this.salary).append(TAB)
            .append("address = ").append(this.address).append(TAB)
            .append(" )");
        
        return retValue.toString();
    }

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    /**
     * Copy Constructor.
     * 
     * @param person a <code>Person</code> object.
     */

    public Person(Person person)
    {
        this.name = person.name;
        this.age = person.age;
        this.height = person.height;
        this.weight = person.weight;
        this.salary = person.salary;
        this.address = person.address;
    }