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IntelliJ IDEA Scratches
IntelliJ IDEA provides a Temporary Editor. In Temporary Editor, we can create a text or piece of code for search and exploration purposes. IntelliJ IDEA has two types of temporary files –
- Scratch File
- Scratch Buffer
Scratch File
The scratch files are functional, runnable and debuggable. It requires a specific language and have an extension of it.
Creating Scratch File
To create a scratch file do the following-
- Via Shortcut Key – Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Insert. OR,
- Go to File->New->Scratch File
- Select the Language
- Scratch file created in the IntelliJ installation Directory/config/Scratches Folder.
Scratch Buffer
The Scratch buffer are only used for creating and editing text. They do not require a specific language and do not have an extension of it.
Creating Scratch Buffer
To create scratch buffer do the following –
- Via Shortcut key – Ctrl + Shift + A or click on Search Everywhere icon (Press double-Shift)
- A popup dialog box open.
- Type the Command Name in the Search field and press Enter
- Scratch Buffer Editor Window will open. Type desired code.
Open Available Scratches
To see the list of available scratches file and scratches buffer –
- Go to Project Tool Window
- Select Scratches and Consoles -> Scratches
Deleting Scratches
To delete a Scratch File or Buffer do the following –
- Go to Project Tool Window
- Select Scratches and Consoles -> Scratches
- Right Click the File and Choose Delete.
Changing the Language of Scratches
- Go to Project Tool Window
- Select Scratches and Consoles -> Scratches
- Right Click the File and Choose Change Language <Current Language>
- Select Desired Language.
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