Netbeans Code assistance on code templates

Question

I have a long list of Code Templates in NetBeans and I want to sort them somehow because I don't remember all of them. The abbreviation for my code templates is: user_template, something like this:

 alpha_sop  wich does:
 System.out.println(${cursor});

Also another one:

 alpha_psvm
 public static void main(String[] args) {
 ${cursor}
 }

And many many more... Is there a way that after I write alpha_ and press ctrl+space a list of all available templates that contain alpha_ dropdown in a list? Id kinda like to select from my own list...

Something like:

alpha_ ctrl+space
*Dropdown*
alpha_psvm (with description of code)
alpha_sop (with description of code)

Answer 1

This is the sollution for the templates to expand on code assistant (sorry but names are in spanish :P hope you get the idea)

It is impostant to chose CONTEXT where to apply those templates when pressing ctrl+space ...

And after adding a context you can properly expand:

It is important that the templates are structured properly with abbreviation and description...

Answer 2

I'm currently using NetBeans 7.4 and it seems that CTRL+SPACE

Does in fact give me a list of suggestions for Code Templates.

I am not sure if CUSTOM templates get registered in the Code Assistance and seems there's been some bug reports already made.

Code Assistance in the NetBeans IDE Java Editor: A Reference Guide

Answer 3

This functionality (autocompletion with code templates) does not exist in Netbeans. However, you can customize the IDE to achieve this functionality. See autocompleteNB on GitHub.