C++ Refactoring - Move method to implementation file

Question

I have lots of header files with long method implementation inside.

Is there An automatic way of doing that?

One-by-one can take a lot of time...

Thanks.

Answer 1

If you are using Visual Studio, there's an add-in called Visual Assist that can help you to do this. I'm using it at work and it is really helpful.

Unfortunately this add-in is not free but you can install the trial to do your stuff and test it.

Answer 2

KDevelop has such ability too:

Right click to the method -> Refactoring -> Move to cpp

Answer 3

In Eclipse CDT its combination is Alt+Shift+T

Answer 4

There's a free version of DevExpress Refactor! for C++ that has two automatic 'refactorings' that may suit your needs:

• Move Method to Source File
• Move Method to Header

Refactorings Reference link