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diff --git a/doc/org.eclipse.cdt.doc.user/concepts/cdt_c_search.htm b/doc/org.eclipse.cdt.doc.user/concepts/cdt_c_search.htm index eaaa70d4a93..9720349d978 100644 --- a/doc/org.eclipse.cdt.doc.user/concepts/cdt_c_search.htm +++ b/doc/org.eclipse.cdt.doc.user/concepts/cdt_c_search.htm @@ -32,10 +32,7 @@ through the use of search delimiters, correct syntax, and wildcards.</p> </ul> </p> -<p>For information on:</p> - For information on working sets, see <b>Workbench User Guide > Concepts > Workbench > Working sets</b><br> -For information on the Eclipse workspace, see <b>Workbench User Guide > Tasks > Upgrading Eclipse</b></br> <h2>What you can search for</h2> @@ -215,6 +212,40 @@ to help you conduct an effective search.</p> <p>Search results are displayed in the Search view. You can sort your search by Name, Parent Name and Path. You can also repeat your last search.</p> +<h2>Search Concepts</h2> + +<h3>Declarations</h3> +<p>According to the ANSI C++ Spec, a declaration is a statement that “introduces a name into a translation unit or re-declares a name that has been previously introduced by a previous declaration.�</p> +<p>All C/C++ search elements can be searched for declarations.</p> + +<h3>Definitions</h3> +<p>Most declarations are also definitions; in other words, they also define the entity for they declare the name for. However there are some elements that can have separate definitions from their declarations.</p> +<p>For C/C++ search the following elements can be searched for definitions: +<ul> + <li>Functions/Methods – the definition is where the code implementation resides</li> + <li>Variable: + <ol> + <li>Extern – the definition is where the variable is initialized</li> + <li>Non extern - the definition of a variable is where it is declared </li> + </ol></li> + <li>Field: + <ol> + <li>Static fields - the definition of a static field is where it gets initialized</li> + <li>Non static fields - the definition corresponds to the fields declaration</li> + </ol></li> + <li>Namespace – the definition of a namespace is the same as its declaration</li> +</ul></p> + +<h3>References</h3> +<p>By selecting references, C/C++ search will return all of the places the selected element is used.</p> + +<h3>All Occurrences</h3> +<p>Selecting ‘All Occurrences’ in the Limit To section will result in a search for declarations, definitions (if applicable) and references for whatever element or elements have been selected.</p> + +<h3>Any Element</h3> +<p>Selecting ‘Any Element’ in the Search For section will result in a search for all of the listed elements plus macros and typedefs.</p> + + <p>For more information, see:<ul> <li> <b>Workbench User Guide > Concepts > Views > Search view</b></li> <li> <b>Workbench User Guide > Tasks > Navigating and finding resources</b></li> @@ -231,7 +262,7 @@ your last search.</p> <a href="../reference/cdt_u_search.htm">C/C++ search page, Search dialog box</a><br> <a href="../reference/cdt_u_icons.htm">C/C++ perspective icons</a></p><p> -<img src="../images/ng03_04.gif" ALT="IBM Copyright Statement" BORDER=0 width="324" height="14"></p> +<img src="../images/ng00_04a.gif" ALT="IBM Copyright Statement" ></p> </body> |