Code Assist preferences

You can customize the Code Assist feature on the Code Assist page of the C/C++ Editor Preferences window. To change the Code Assist preferences click Window > Preferences > C/C++ > C++ Editor > Code Assist.

Search scope for completion proposals

You can configure the Code Assist feature to select proposals from items contained only in the current file and included files, or from the current project.

Insert single proposals automatically

Inserts an element into your code when the Code Assist feature finds only one proposal.

Present proposals in alphabetical order

Proposals, by default, appear in order of relevance determined by context, scope and prefix. Alternatively, you can configure the Code Assist feature to order its proposals alphabetically.

Code Assist parsing timeout (ms)

For very large projects, the Code Assist feature might slow the response of the plug-in as the Code Assist feature parses the project for proposals. This setting stops the Code Assist parse when it reaches the specified threshold.

Auto activation

Certain predefined triggers force the Code Assist feature to activate. You can disable the predefined triggers with these checkboxes.

Auto activation delay

Specifies the number of milliseconds before Code Assist is activated, in Autoactivation mode.

Background for completion proposals

Specifies the background color of the Code Assist dialog box.

Foreground for completion proposals

Specifies the foreground color of the Code Assist dialog box.

Coding aids

Customizing the C/C++ editor

C/C++ editor preferences