Godot: Ability to refactor variable/method names in the editor

Created on 22 Oct 2018 · 8Comments · Source: godotengine/godot

_Edit: This issue was reported as a duplicate of #20624_

The old issue was closed due to 'inactivity' though I think it's a much needed feature of the editor. There will probably be not much activity since there isn't much to say about it, just that we need it!

Thank you.

Godot version:

3.0.6

archived feature proposal editor usability

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Ploppy3

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I totally agree with Ploppy3. This feat is very useful because it will increase productivity a lot.

Usually, in coding process, variable names and method names would be changed frequently (also true with class names and resource names).

Comparing with the Java Eclipse editor, that editor supports full renaming of methods, variables, and classes (Menu : Refactor > Rename). It even support cross class references, and that save time a lot.

I think that if GDScript editor could support that, it would be a fabulous feature.

Example Use Case:
Ex1. A public method is created. And after many other classes using the method, you decided to rename the method to better clarify the intent of the method.
Ex2. A private variable is created. And after being used internally in the class, you decided to rename it to clarify the meaning of the variable.

Thank you.

nthana on 29 Oct 2018

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Please clarify for me, witch variables? Sorry if dumb question

WelpThatWorked on 22 Oct 2018

I guess this mean to automatically refactor rename variables, right? If that's the case this would be a duplicate of #20624, but that one is closed I have no idea why.

neikeq on 22 Oct 2018

In that case, yes it would be a duplicate. It looks like that one was closed because no one worked to do it. I'll look into making it happen.

WelpThatWorked on 22 Oct 2018

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@neikeq is right, that's what I wanted. If you have a better idea for a title, point it out and I'll make sure to edit it.

Ploppy3 on 22 Oct 2018

There is something to talk about:
What exacly do you need to refactor more urgently?
Node names ? And refactor the paths in gd scripts?
Or Class variables/ mehtods? And update all instances (also in other files)

toger5 on 23 Oct 2018

My question was originally for variables and methods. I forgot to mention the methods, I thought they were related, my bad.

Renaming in other files as well would be perfect !

I think node renaming is an other feature request https://github.com/godotengine/godot/issues/3163 which I would love to see implemented!

Ploppy3 on 23 Oct 2018

I totally agree with Ploppy3. This feat is very useful because it will increase productivity a lot.

Usually, in coding process, variable names and method names would be changed frequently (also true with class names and resource names).

I think that if GDScript editor could support that, it would be a fabulous feature.

Thank you.

nthana on 29 Oct 2018

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